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Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers' Concept Images of Radian
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Akkoc, Hatice – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2008
This study investigates pre-service mathematics teachers' concept images of radian and possible sources of such images. A multiple-case study was conducted for this study. Forty-two pre-service mathematics teachers completed a questionnaire, which aims to assess their understanding of radian. Six of them were selected for individual interviews on…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers
Trigonometry the Quintessence of Early Astronomy
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Norman, Peter – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1977
The history of the development of trigonometry is outlined from 140 B.C. through the sixteenth century. (MN)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
The Sierra Curve--An Introduction to Periodic Concepts.
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Hughes, Barnabas; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Presented is a series of eight hands-on exercises using Apple II computer graphics to investigate the following characteristics of periodic functions: period, amplitude, horizontal shift, and vertical shift. Detailed teacher instructions and the accompanying computer program are included. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation, Functions (Mathematics), Learning Activities
Practical Activities.
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Leach, Trevor; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1987
Describes three pieces of practical work (hands-on activities) which have been successful in Scottish secondary schools. Activities involve geotiles, working with percentages, and activities for higher mathematics. (PK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Estimation (Mathematics), Foreign Countries