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Cannon, Lawrence O.; Elich, Joe – 1989
In most mathematics problem solving work, students' motivation comes from trying to please their teachers or to earn a good grade. The questions students must tackle are almost never generated by their own interest. Seven open-ended college algebra-level problems are presented in which the solution of one question suggests other related questions.…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts
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Dubrovsky, Vladimir – Quantum, 1992
The transformation assigning to every point its inverse with respect to a circle with given radius and center is called an inversion. Discusses inversion with respect to points, circles, angles, distances, space, and the parallel postulate. Exercises related to these topics are included. (MDH)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, High Schools
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McDonald, Jacqueline – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Explores some classic Fibonacci problems with the aid of AppleWorks spreadsheets calculations. Provides problems and spreadsheets for solving them. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software