Graphs are used to help students keep records of their scores as they learn the basic facts. (MNS)

A method for finding the complex roots of a graph is detailed. A conjecture is made regarding the nature of zero points of fourth-degree polynomial functions, but it is not proven in general. Mathematical induction is viewed as a promising tool to prove the conjecture that turned out unproductive. (MP)

The calculator is used to obtain values for use in graphing curves. Three worksheets are included. (MP)

Practical decisions involving fuel economy are shown to require important skills from secondary school algebra and analysis. (MP)

Two graphing activities are supplied for providing practice in plotting points in the rectangular coordinate system. (JT)

Fourth graders (n=204) and seventh graders (n=185) were given a prior-knowledge inventory, a graph test, and reading and achievement tests during four testing sessions. Significant predictors for graph comprehension were identified for both grade four and grade seven students. The results suggest that children should be involved in graphing…

The author suggests that slope be introduced as a topic independent of graphs, and that it be presented in a way that makes some sense of using a fraction to represent it. Many examples are included. (MNS)

Provides examples in which graphs are used in the statements of problems or in their solutions as a means of testing understanding of mathematical concepts. Examples (appropriate for a beginning course in calculus and analytic geometry) include slopes of lines and curves, quadratic formula, properties of the definite integral, and others. (JN)

Presents a programing subroutine which will create a graphical plot that occupies any number of columns specified by user and will run with versions of BASIC programming language. Illustrations of the subroutine's ability to operate successfully for three possibilities (negative values, positive values, and both positive and negative values) are…

Discusses the hardware and software necessary to generate charts and graphs to illustrate numeric data using a microcomputer. The manufacturer, price, operating system, memory requirements, and types of graphs they can produce are given for nine graphics software packages and seven inexpensive plotters. (MBR)

Examines the line graphing ability of middle/high school students (N=625) to provide baseline data on the mastery of line graphing subskills. Results show that seventh- and eighth-grade students were less successful in graphing than high school students, suggesting that graphing skills should be introduced and emphasized in earlier grades. (JN)

Three examples of graphing-and-predicting activities that can be used with elementary school children are described. (DT)

An explanation is given of the uses of graphs for conveying information pictorially. Picture, bar, line, and area graphs are illustrated. Graphing projects for science, social studies, mathematics, economics, and language arts are listed, and teaching tips are suggested. (FG)

Suggests using school planetariums to teach the use and interpretation of coordinate systems (maps, graphs). Also suggests that using music to correspond to specific points to be located stimulates student motivation. Provides a comprehensive list of sources of music. (KC)

A method for sketching functions and finding slopes and roots rising synthetic division is illustrated. (MK)