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Weber, Eric; Ellis, Amy; Kulow, Torrey; Ozgur, Zekiye – Mathematics Teacher, 2014
Encouraging students to reason with quantitative relationships can help them develop, understand, and explore mathematical models of real-world phenomena. Through two examples--modeling the motion of a speeding car and the growth of a Jactus plant--this article describes how teachers can use six practical tips to help students develop quantitative…
Descriptors: Mathematical Aptitude, Mathematical Models, Problem Based Learning, Motion
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Maurer, 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