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Peer reviewedRosnick, Peter – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Presented is a study that underscores the extent to which students do not understand the use or meaning of letters in equations. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Learning Problems, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMaurer, Stephen B.; Mientka, Walter E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
Details are provided about the American High School Mathematics Examination (AHSME), the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), and the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). The AIME will first be offered in 1983 as an intermediate examination between the AHSME and the USAMO. An appendix provides several sample problems. (MP)
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedJones, Mary Harley – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The first nationwide effort of industry, education, and government to promote excellence in mathematics through a junior high school mathematics competition is described. The rationale for MATHCOUNTS, the organizational structure, the format, and mathematics content are described. Contains some sample items. (MNS)
Descriptors: Competition, Gifted, Junior High School Students, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedTuttle, Jerome E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discussed are some applications of mathematics involved in actuarial science which may be taught in high school mathematics classes. Described are the importance of approximate solutions, multiple answers, and selling the solution to a problem. (CW)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedKerekes, Vera – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Described is an approach to teaching algebra in a meaningful context by using problem solving to motivate students and increase their retention. Examples of this approach are given. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Creative Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedHirschhorn, Daniel B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Described is a theorem which is generally not present in most high school geometry textbooks. Presented are two proofs and two cases which illustrate the use of the SSA theorem. (CW)
Descriptors: Congruence (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Applications
