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Download full textSamaniego, A. Homero Flores; Barrera, Susana Victoria – 1999
A proposal for teaching how to graph functions is presented on the basis of the teaching theory of didactical situations implemented by the French author Guy Brousseau. The proposal is aimed at students in 12th grade in high school (USA) or in a freshman calculus course. The TI-92 graphic calculator was used as a teaching aid. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators, Graphs
May, Lola J. – Teaching Pre K-8, 1994
Discusses how grocery shopping activities can help primary and intermediate grade students develop mathematics skills useful in real life. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedLapp, Douglas A.; Cyrus, Vivian Flora – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Examines four areas of difficulty with graphing and modeling, identifies confusions and misconceptions, and shows how these areas interact in the presence of data-collection devices. (KHR)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Graphs, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Zeman, Anne; Kelly, Kate – 1994
This book is written to answer commonly asked homework questions of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. Included are facts, charts, definitions, explanations, examples, and illustrations. Topics include ancient number systems; decimal system; math symbols; addition; subtraction; multiplication; division; fractions; estimation; averages; properties;…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computers, Fractions
Ryan, Walter F. – 1997
This collection of activities demonstrates how the study of elementary mathematics can be extended beyond the school and involve teachers and students in investigative, problem-based experiences. The activities include topics in geometry, concept of number, algebra, measurement, graphing, statistics, and probability, and are organized into five…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies
Mahler, Philip – 1993
This document gives instructions on how to use a Macintosh computer to create printed materials for mathematics. A Macintosh computer, Microsoft Word, and objected-oriented (Draw-type) art program, and a function-graphing program are capable of producing high quality printed instructional materials for mathematics. Word 5.1 has an equation editor…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Educational Technology
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1986
This publication contains reference materials and activities for teachers in a staff development program in New York City, teaching grades 3 and 6. The program combines content and methodology. Sections in the publication include: (1) Student Verbalization Resources; (2) Manipulative Resources; (3) Probability, Statistics, and Graph Resources; (4)…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
