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Peer reviewedHarris, Mary – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1987
Offers examples of non-standard mathematical application problems. The applications come from a variety of areas including industry and other cultures. (PK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedAustin, Joe Dan – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
The article presents and discusses an optimization problem concerned with observing objects from a moving car. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedBell, Frederick H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Approaches to teaching verbal problems that are interesting and useful are reviewed. Four basic difficulties in teaching problem solving are also covered. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedScheuer, Donald W., Jr.; Williams, David E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Two posters that can provide simulated problem-solving experiences at a corner store are provided. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Calculators, Consumer Economics, Elementary Education
Gardner, Martin – Scientific American, 1979
Discusses some mathematical games concerning the packing of squares. (HM)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Theory, Games, Mathematical Applications
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic, and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. Problems presented in this package concern ratios used in food…
Descriptors: Algebra, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. This package contains problems related to measurement of area which…
Descriptors: Geometry, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Individualized Math Problems in Measurement and Conversion. Oregon Vo-Tech Mathematics Problem Sets.
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. This volume includes problems involving measurement, computation of…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. Problems in this volume require solution of linear equations, systems…
Descriptors: Algebra, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. Problems in this volume require the use of trigonometric and inverse…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedHirstein, James J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
An applications problem, which illustrates an important technique in mathematical applications, is presented and discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedLandry, Michael – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Special ways of using computers as a useful tool in algebra instruction are reviewed, with applications to linear equations featured. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Mathematical Applications
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. Problems in which calculus and statistics are applied to forestry,…
Descriptors: Calculus, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. This package contains problems involving computation with common…
Descriptors: Fractions, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Cosler, Norma, Ed. – 1974
This is one of eighteen sets of individualized mathematics problems developed by the Oregon Vo-Tech Math Project. Each of these problem packages is organized around a mathematical topic and contains problems related to diverse vocations. Solutions are provided for all problems. The volume contains problems in applied geometry. Measurement of…
Descriptors: Geometry, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
