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Peer reviewedWylie, John – Quantum, 1992
Uses the context of rock climbing to discuss the science concept of friction. Presents the mathematics equations that describe the concept. Examines the physics of different rock climbing situations encountered and equipment used. A series of related problems with answers is provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Force, Learning Activities, Mathematical Formulas
Peer reviewedFabrikant, V. A. – Quantum, 1992
Discusses the energy flux-density of two beams of light of equal energy that are intersected at a given angle. Examines an apparent contradiction to the physics law of conservation of energy known as Vavilov's paradox. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Energy, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedPayne, Joseph – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Building mathematical sentences is the focus, with worksheets for practice with basic facts and fractions in a problem-solving setting, using logical reasoning. (MNS)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computation, Drills (Practice), Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedDubrovsky, Vladimir – Quantum, 1991
Cultivates a definition for the surface area of a sphere with successive approaches. The first utilizes the notion that a sphere cannot be "developed" in the mathematical sense that a cylinder can be cut, unrolled, and measured. The second considers approximations by polyhedra. The third uses Minkowski's definition to introduce the…
Descriptors: Area, Geometric Concepts, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBogdanov, Constantine – Quantum, 1992
Discusses the mathematical model presented by Vito Volterra to describe the dynamics of population density. Discusses the predator prey relationship, presents an computer simulated model from marine life involving sharks and mackerels, and discusses ecological chaos. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Ecology, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedReiter, Clifford A. – Primus, 1992
Computational environments that provide integrated numeric, symbolic, and graphical capabilities provide new opportunities for laboratories in Numerical Analysis. Hermite interpolation is one topic that can benefit from such an environment. Describes a laboratory session using Mathematica that allows students to actively experience Hermite…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, Estimation (Mathematics)
Vincennes Univ., IN. – 1981
Intended for use as a part of the adult basic education teaching/learning management system called CUBE (Continuity and Unity in Basic Education), these instructional materials consist of a math placement inventory, guide sheets, mastery tests, and eight sections of learning activities covering areas of basic mathematics. Topics addressed in the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Algebra, Arithmetic
Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Harry – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities to teach the formula for the area of a rectangle that require students to determine the cost of refurbishing their school's tennis courts. Students collect their own data, organize information, and make decisions individually and as a group to solve the problem. Worksheets are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning
