A process for eliminating the xy term in a quadratic equation in two variables is presented. The author feels this process will be within the reach of more high school students than more commonly used methods. (MK)

The course outline has been prepared as a guide to assist the student in becoming proficient in trigonomical functions. This aids a machinist in making a complicated set-up so that he can perform a precision machine operation. The guide helps the instructor concentrate on the specific review that will be needed. After the review, the student is…

Some of the changes in mathematics curriculum and pedagogy suggested by the calculator are described and discussed. (MK)

This twentieth unit in the SMSG secondary school mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 18. For each of the chapters in Unit 18, the goals for that chapter are discussed, the mathematics is explained, some teaching suggestions are given, answers to exercises are provided, and sample text questions are included. (DT)

Presents a variety of mathematics activities for students to solve. Sections are included on geometrical dissection, prime numbers, trigonometry, and number concepts. (RH)

Presented are activities and references involving tangrams. Seven pieces are cut from a single square of paper; other shapes and objects are made from these pieces. (RH)

Examples are given of computer activities in analytic geometry. (MK)

How min-max problems can be solved with trigonometry and without calculus is described. (MNS)

This module, designed for use at the high school level as a four- to eight-hour topic, includes: the geometry of a sphere, the coordinate system used to describe points on the earth's surface, parallel and meridian sailing, and the solution of right spherical triangles. (Author/MK)

This reprint of one of the original Project Solo curriculum modules contains five problems and a computer program. (MK)

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…

Some insights are provided into techniques for removing the mystery of how calculators evaluate functions. (Author/MK)

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 logarithms, exponents, and…

This is part of a series of 42 Calculus Based Physics (CBP) modules totaling about 1,000 pages. The modules include study guides, practice tests, and mastery tests for a full-year individualized course in calculus-based physics based on the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). The units are not intended to be used without outside materials;…

In this document, detailed objectives for the following courses are listed: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Personal Business Mathematics, and Business Mathematics. Each objective is keyed to an expected level of achievement: awareness, knowledge, application, mastery, reinforcement, and…