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Rachlin, Sid, Ed.; McDonald, Judy, Ed. – 1982
This monograph provides teachers with a wide range of articles on the teaching of problem solving in the mathematics classroom. The first section, on Understanding the Problem, includes articles which provide a sense of the "problem" of teaching problem solving. The second section, on Devising a Plan, provides suggested plans for…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedLandauer, Edwin G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Using license plates and telephone numbers for teaching probability ideas involving counting rules is suggested. How each is useful is illustrated in some detail. (MNS)
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Probability
Meiring, Steven P. – 1980
This introductory book of a two-part publication, designed as an in-service tool for teachers of grades K-9, is based on the postulate that a teacher should become a better problem solver in order to teach problem solving more effectively to students. This booklet provides an overview of problem solving as a process used daily by all individuals…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedDuffin, Janet; Marland, Harriet – Mathematics in School, 1983
An example is noted in which a given problem is reformulated and extended. The problem solving includes discussion and dispute, plus the recognition that different approaches are both possible and desirable, is thus demonstrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Zheng, Yuxin – Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal, 1994
Uses the modern development of mathematics education in the United States as background for the analysis of the influence of mathematics philosophy on mathematics education. Discusses the problem of how to develop the subject of philosophy of mathematics education, regarded as an impetus from mathematics education, to the further development of…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education
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
Thorpe, Jim – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
A discussion of what constitutes proof is given. Methods of teaching proof in a more intuitive and informal way than is usually done are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedPedersen, Jean J. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1980
A question posed by Euler is considered: How can polyhedra be classified so that the results is in some way analogous to the simple classification of polygons according to the number of their sides? (MK)
Descriptors: Classification, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education, 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 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
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
