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Peer reviewedYerushalmy, Michal; Gilead, Shoshana – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1999
Develops and tests a function-based approach to algebra called the Visual Mathematics curriculum in grades 7-9. Presents a theoretical framework for a systemic investigation of the structures of algebra word problems and their relationship to function-based solutions. Suggests new insights into categorizing word problems. (Contains 19 references.)…
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction
Alson, Pedro – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1989
Presents a device for sketching the graph of the composite and inverse of single variable real-valued functions. Discusses some didactic methods of paths. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematical Concepts
Lowenthal, Francis; Vandeputte, Christiane – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1989
Introduces an introductory module for analysis. Describes stock of basic functions and their graphs as part one and three methods as part two: transformations of simple graphs, the sum of stock functions, and upper and lower bounds. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Foreign Countries, Functions (Mathematics)
Konvisser, Marc – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1989
Discusses a technique for graphically composing functions. Describes three-step composition procedures in two- and three-dimensional rectangular coordinate systems. Provides three examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
