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Johnston, Peter – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
An alternative approach is described for presenting the idea of the derivative through the use of chords of a graph. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, Graphs, Instruction, Learning Activities
Mathematics Teaching, 1980
Four different types of problems from graph theory are presented and discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Graphs, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Topics discussed are: triangular numbers; three proofs of the surface area of a sphere; reverse notation; highest common factors; square roots from a graph; and clock geometry. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry, Graphs, Instruction
Winkles, Jim – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
How the use of calculators can illuminate mathematics and improve the level of problem-solving discussion in classes is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Educational Technology, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts
Cofman, Judita – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
An approach to teaching multiplication and division with negative numbers that focuses on graphs to illustrate concepts is revealed. The material and problems used are presented with comments on the teaching methods applied with 11-year-olds. (MP)
Descriptors: Division, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts
