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Peer reviewedJones, Kevin S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
"Gedankensimulation" is a term adapted from Einstein's "thought experiments" to indicate mentally created simulations that can help conceptualize ideas. Presents seven examples of simulations that can be utilized to solve problems or illustrate concepts in probability and statistics. Problem contexts include games of chance,…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedLobato, Joanne E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Describes four methods to structure estimation activities that enable students to make connections between their understanding of numbers and extensions of those concepts to estimating. Presents activities that connect estimation with other curricular areas, other mathematical topics, and real-world applications. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Geography, Integrated Activities
Download full textPerez, Katherine D. – 1985
This teacher's guide was designed to accompany five student workbooks: Math Language, Understanding Word Problems, Using a Calculator, Estimation, and Solving Word Problems. The series was specifically developed for low achieving students. The teaching gradually progresses in difficulty, but concepts are presented in small chunks that students can…
Descriptors: Answer Keys, Calculators, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury. – 1987
This document contains the course syllabus and 12 independent practice modules for a college level mathematics course designed to provide the necessary foundation for success in calculus, develop logical thinking skills, and enhance analytic skills through problem solving. Topics include relations and functions; inequalities; complex numbers;…
Descriptors: Algebra, Behavioral Objectives, College Mathematics, Course Content
PDF pending restorationEducation Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
PDF pending restorationEducation Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
PDF pending restorationEducation Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury. – 1987
This document contains the course syllabus and 12 independent practice modules for an introductory college algebra course designed to develop student proficiency in the basic algebraic skills. This is designed as the second of a two-semester sequence. Topics include performing operations with radicals and exponents; learning to solve equations;…
Descriptors: Algebra, Behavioral Objectives, College Mathematics, Course Content
New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury. – 1987
This document contains the course syllabus and 12 independent practice modules for a college pre-calculus designed as the first course in a two-semester sequence for students in a Bachelor of Technology program. The course emphasizes engineering technology applications and verbal problems. Topics include a review of elementary algebra; factoring…
Descriptors: Algebra, Behavioral Objectives, College Mathematics, Course Content
PDF pending restorationEducation Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
Etlinger, Leonard E.; And Others – 1978
The use of calculators and computers in the schools is promoted. It is stated that calculators should be used in the mathematics classroom as soon as basic operations are understood. A point is made that calculators are no greater a threat to "learning the fundamentals" than slide rules, which have been available for over 350 years. It is…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Calculators, Computer Science Education, Computers
New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury. – 1987
This document contains the course syllabus and 12 independent practice modules for a college pre-calculus course designed as the second course in a two-semester sequence for students in a Bachelor of Technology program. The course emphasizes applications from technology and verbal problems. Topics include trigonometric functions; identities;…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Mathematics, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
PDF pending restorationEducation Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1973
This is one of a series of 20 booklets designed for participants in an in-service course for teachers of elementary mathematics. The course, developed by the University of Illinois Arithmetic Project, is designed to be conducted by local school personnel. In addition to these booklets, a course package includes films showing mathematics being…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers
