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Peer reviewedDavis, Robert B.; Vinner, Shlomo – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1986
How the notion of limit can be developed through a meaningful approach is discussed. Selected portions of the high school calculus course are described, and errors on a test are analyzed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, Concept Formation, Course Descriptions, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedDavis, Robert B. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1987
Mathematics is considered a performing art. Examples illustrating this view are presented. Activities discussed are from the Madison Project materials and the mathematics program at University High School in Urbana, Illinois. Activities stress inventing strategies for attacking problems for elementary and secondary school mathematics. (RH)
Descriptors: Calculus, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics
