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Download full textSchroeder, Thomas L. – 1993
The importance accorded mathematical connections in the professional literature is not properly reflected in the relatively small number of empirical investigations of students' mathematical connections. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mathematical connections that students form and use in solving nonroutine problems. Two main…
Descriptors: Algebra, Foreign Countries, Geometry, Grade 10
Ryan, Walter F. – 1997
This collection of activities demonstrates how the study of elementary mathematics can be extended beyond the school and involve teachers and students in investigative, problem-based experiences. The activities include topics in geometry, concept of number, algebra, measurement, graphing, statistics, and probability, and are organized into five…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies
Costello, Pat; And Others – 1991
This book serves as a guide for Australian parents who want to take an active role in the mathematics learning of their children. It presents material so that families will learn, think, and talk about mathematics. Many family-life lessons, such as weighing out ingredients for a cake or choosing the best route to the zoo, are presented. The book…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computers, Decimal Fractions
Heath, Penney – 1994
Two cases are described in which alternative assessments have been successfully employed in college mathematics. Case 1 describes an alternative assessment applied in a class of 10 elementary school teachers studying Euclidean geometry as required by state teacher-certification requirements. One student asserted that he already had an adequate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, Alternative Assessment, Case Studies
Lane Community Coll., Eugene, OR. – 1997
This document, which is intended for workplace trainers, contains materials for conducting five workplace mathematics courses that were developed through the Workplace Training Project, a partnership involving Lane Community College in Oregon and five area businesses. The five courses, which were developed by project staff based on the business…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Algebra, Arithmetic
Jarman, Ron – 1998
This book aims to present helpful, practical ideas and suggestions for mathematics teaching. Focus is on how teaching can be developed in a Rudolf Steiner (Waldorf) School and includes treatment of mathematical topics applicable to the 7-14 age group. Suggestions for curriculum and examples for children to work on are presented with a very wide…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Illinois State Univ., Normal. Dept. of Mathematics. – 1994
This resource book represents shared experiences of Project LINCS' (Lead teachers INvolved in making ConnectionS) teachers and staff in addressing the question, "Are we teaching mathematics so that all students will be empowered to use it flexibly, insightfully, and productively?" and other fundamental questions that are driving change…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cooperative Learning, Geometry, Intermediate Grades
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1993
Beginning in February 1994, twelfth-grade students who have passed the Ohio Ninth-grade Proficiency Tests in all areas will take the Twelfth-grade Proficiency Tests in writing, reading, mathematics, and citizenship. This fact sheet describes the Twelfth-grade Proficiency Test in mathematics, which is designed to measure a twelfth-grade level of…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Algebra, Arithmetic, Data Analysis
Nelson, David; And Others – 1993
The teaching of mathematics from a multicultural perspective is discussed. The first two chapters present a rationale for a multicultural approach to teaching mathematics. The third chapter aims to show, through brief examples, how such an approach can be applied to any school curriculum. The remaining four chapters discuss, in greater detail,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, College Mathematics, Cultural Background
Berenson, Sarah, Ed.; Dawkins, Karen, Ed.; Blanton, Maria, Ed.; Coulombe, Wendy, Ed.; Kolb, John, Ed.; Norwood, Karen, Ed.; Stiff, Lee, Ed. – 1999
This conference proceedings contains three plenary session reports, 12 working group and 79 research reports, 35 short oral reports, 60 poster session reports, and two discussion group reports. The titles of all papers (excluding "short orals", "posters", and brief discussion group reports) are: (1) "On Relationships…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Cultural Influences, Educational Assessment
Zellers, Robert W.; And Others – 1990
The first document in this set is a final report titled "Preparation for the Mathematics GED Test: A Computer Based Program," which describes a project to develop a General Educational Development (GED) mathematics preparation program for the adult learner at the 9-12 grade level. The other two documents are a teacher's guide and a…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Algebra, Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction
Pereira-Mendoza, Lionel, Ed.; Quigley, Martyn, Ed. – 1990
These conference proceedings include two invited lectures, four working group reports, five topic group reports, a list of participants, and a list of previous proceedings. The invited lectures were: "Teaching Mathematical Proof: Relevance and Complexity of a Social Approach" (Nicolas Balacheff) and "Geometry Is Alive and…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Furinghetti, Fulvia, Ed. – 1991
Research reports from the annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education include: "A Comparison of Children's Learning in Two Interactive Computer Environments" (Edwards); "On Building a Self-Confidence in Mathematics" (Eisenberg); "Classroom Discourse and Mathematics…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Algebra, Beliefs, Computers
Nakahara, Tadao, Ed.; Koyama, Masataka, Ed. – 2000
The fourth volume of the 24th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education contains full research report papers. Papers include: (1) "What are essential to apply the 'discovery' function of proof in lower secondary school mathematics?" (Mikio Miyazaki); (2) "The anatomy of an 'open'…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cultural Influences, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
South Seattle Community Coll., Washington. – 1993
This publication contains materials for three courses in Applied Math in the Applied Academics program at South Seattle Community College. It begins with the article, "Community College Applied Academics: The State of the Art?" (George B. Neff), which describes the characteristics, model, courses, and coordination activity that make up…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Algebra, Articulation (Education), Community Colleges
