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Peer reviewedBlakeslee, Daryl; Walkiewicz, Thomas A. – Physics Teacher, 1991
Presents a motion problem that students in a college physics class are asked to solve and later asked to continue to analyze until they have stopped learning from the problem or the problem itself is finished. (MDH)
Descriptors: Divergent Thinking, High Schools, Learning Processes, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedCramer, Kathleen; Bezuk, Nadine – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Applies the Lesh Translation Model to develop conceptual understanding by showing relationships between five modes of representation proposed by Lesh to learn multiplication of fractions. Presents five teaching activities based on the translation model. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Fractions
Peer reviewedKysh, Judith – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Described is an alternative first year algebra program developed to bridge the gap between the NCTM's Curriculum and Evaluation Standards and institutional demands of schools. Increased attention is given to graphing as a context for algebra, calculator use, solving "memorable problems," and incorporating geometry concepts, while…
Descriptors: Algebra, Area, Calculators, Course Content
