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Peer reviewedGross, Jay – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Poses a probability problem with counterintuitive results which ultimately leads to a lesson in how mathematicians work and think. (KHR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Intuition, Learning Problems, Mathematicians
Peer reviewedBay, Jennifer M.; Reys, Robert E.; Simms, Ken; Taylor, P. Mark – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Explores different types of Bingo games in which students can work on mental arithmetic, solve equations, and recognize geometric shapes. (KHR)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Intuition
Peer reviewedWolfe, Christopher R. – College Teaching, 1992
An activity in a college statistics class had students go to a field of grass and clover and use a variety of estimation, probability, sampling, distribution, and calculation techniques for determining the number of flowers in the field. The activity focused on the discovery process, encouraged abstract reasoning, and was pleasurable. (MSE)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
