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Peer reviewedHancock, Robert R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Descriptors: Algebra, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedEynden, Charles Vanden – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Discusses terminology used by teachers for the symbol "-x" which cause students to become confused. Suggested methods of avoiding this confusion are presented. (JP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics
Peer reviewedMatulis, Robert S. – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Descriptors: Algebra, Bibliographies, Instruction, Mathematics
Peer reviewedKjeseth, Steve – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
A technique is illustrated for solving relative motion problems using a maneuvering board and vector algebra. The technique can be used to visually illustrate properties of vector algebra in a non-theoretical context. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Instruction, Learning Activities, Navigation
Peer reviewedKurtz, Barry; Karplus, Robert – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
This research study shows that it is possible to advance the use of proportional reasoning of many secondary school students by means of a well-designed teaching program. (MP)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algebra, Cognitive Development, Educational Research
Peer reviewedOlson, Melfried – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
An example is discussed in which a drill exercise, initially involving whole number addition, can be used to develop concepts in equations of many variables. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHawkins, Vincent J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
A graphical representation is used to construct a line one centimetre in length. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphs, Instruction, Metric System
