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Horak, Willis; Horak, Virginia – Instructor, 1983
Geometry should be a frequent and familiar part of the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Exercises to help children master basic terminology and visualize shapes and geometric relationships are described. They range from a "shape bag," which teaches simple identification of figures, to more complex activities involving polyominoes and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions
Download full textBlume, Glendon W., Ed.; Heid, M. Kathleen, Ed. – 1989
This yearbook discusses instructional approaches that are consistent with the reformulation of the school mathematics curriculum by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Articles included cover: (1) Pennsylvania standards for mathematics programs (including goals, curriculum, instruction, evaluation, teachers, and…
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Austin, Joe Dan, Ed. – 1991
This book provides applications for use in the secondary school mathematics curriculum by selecting related articles appearing in the "Mathematics Teacher" during the last 15 years. The articles are grouped into chapters that reflect the main secondary school mathematics courses and categorized by the highest level of mathematics needed…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Enrichment Activities
Lodholz, Richard, Ed. – 1986
This collection of papers was solicited from a variety of educators in an effort to provide direction to teachers, curriculum developers and textbook publishers on topics in mathematics education that are consistently mentioned in recent national reports and study groups. The consensus of reports sponsored by various professional associations…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Technology, Estimation (Mathematics), Geometry
Direct linkJohnston-Wilder, Sue; Pimm, David – Open University Press, 2004
This book shows the reader how to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively to enhance the teaching of mathematics in the secondary school. It explains which forms of technology can be used to improve mathematics teaching and learning, how to get started and where to go for further information. The book includes practical…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Educational Technology, Mathematics Curriculum, Case Studies
Gutstein, Eric, Ed.; Peterson, Bob, Ed. – Rethinking Schools, Ltd, 2005
This unique collection of more than 30 articles shows teachers how to weave social-justice principles throughout the math curriculum, and how to integrate social-justice math into other curricular areas as well. "Rethinking Mathematics" presents teaching ideas, lesson plans and reflections by practicing classroom teachers and distinguished…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Democracy, Maps, Curriculum Guides
Lindquist, Mary Montgomery, Ed.; Shulte, Albert P., Ed. – 1987
This yearbook contains 20 articles pertaining to geometry instruction. Part 1 considers "Perspectives," with articles on the van Hiele model, resolving dilemmas, implications of using computer graphics, chances of geometry surviving in the secondary curriculum, and role of Euclidean geometry. Part 2 provides "A View of Problem Solving and…
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
