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The Road to Solving a Combinatorial Problem is Strewn with Pitfalls.
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Hadar, N.; Hadass, R. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1981
Typical difficulties involved in solving combinatorial problems are examined and seven common pitfalls are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Mathematical Models
Students Using Posters as a Means of Communication and Assessment.
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Berry, John; Houston, Ken – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1995
Surveys the use of poster sessions with undergraduates in a mathematical modeling course, outlines the rationale for using posters with mathematics students, and describes experiences and proposes criteria to use in the assessment of student posters. (12 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Estimation Techniques for Arithmetic: Everyday Math and Mathematics Instruction.
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Levin, James A. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1981
A range of estimation techniques are described, and a series of mental computation procedures based on concepts of measurement and real numbers are presented in detail. (MP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Choice of Operation in Verbal Problems with Decimal Numbers.
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Bell, Alan; And Others – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1981
An experiment is described which started with exploratory interviews, evolved to design and administration of diagnostic tests, and led to the preparation and use of calculator-enriched teaching materials. (MP)
Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
The Equation, the Whole Equation, and Nothing but the Equation! One Approach to the Teaching of Linear Equations.
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Pirie, Susan E. B.; Martin, Lyndon – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1997
Presents the results of a case study which looked at the mathematics classroom of one teacher trying to teach mathematics with meaning to pupils or lower ability at the secondary level. Contrasts methods of teaching linear equations to a variety of ability levels and uses the Pirie-Kieren model to account for the successful growth in understanding…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Cognitive Ability, Demonstration Programs, Equations (Mathematics)
The King Alfred's College Maths Game: Problem Solving and Mathematical Activity.
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Shillor, Irith; Egan, Bridget – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1993
The paper describes the details and use with primary school teachers of a problem-solving activity known as the King Alfred's College Maths Game. The game demonstrates to teachers that problem solving needs to be approached through structured learning experiences that provide material for reflection and questioning. (Author/MDH)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Heuristics
Different Aspects in Designing Mathematics Education: Three Examples from the Freudenthal Institute.
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Van den Brink, Jan – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1993
Offers 3 teaching designs developed for 12- to 16-year-old pupils taking into account personal differences in gender, culture, knowledge, and use of calculators. The designs concern the representation of three-dimensional objects in the plane, directions and great circles on the sphere, and exploration of the integrating calculator. (Contains 31…
Descriptors: Calculators, Cultural Differences, Geometric Concepts, Knowledge Level