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Peer reviewedHudson, Sandra – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Discusses an activity using lined paper and rulers to discover and prove the triangle proportionality theorem. (MKR)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Induction, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMcClintock, Ruth – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents a cooperative-learning lesson in which high school students visit stations equipped with different tools to establish the midpoint of a Pixy Stix, a brand of candy-filled straw. Provides solutions for two potential stations, suggestions to extend the activity, and two activity worksheets. (MDH)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Classroom Communication, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedKissane, Barry V. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
A discussion of the reasons for the new design of international standard typing paper (AY) with dimensions of 210 mm by 297 mm leads to a discussion of the ratio of the sides and geometric concepts involving similar rectangles. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedCyrus, Vivian Flora; Flora, Ben V. – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Uses a discovery lesson for determining the area of an equilateral triangle given a side length as an illustration of how to introduce features of the TI-92 graphing calculator geometry package within a mathematical context. (KHR)
Descriptors: Area, Curriculum Development, Data Collection, Discovery Learning
Direct linkMaida, Paula; Maida, Michael – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2006
This article describes an activity in measurement and geometry in which sixth-grade students explore the volume and surface area of a donut. Through calculation, creative thinking, and discovery, the students enhanced their geometric vocabulary and reasoning. (Contains 9 figures.)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Measurement
Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Harry – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities to teach the formula for the area of a rectangle that require students to determine the cost of refurbishing their school's tennis courts. Students collect their own data, organize information, and make decisions individually and as a group to solve the problem. Worksheets are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning
Burton, Grace; And Others – 1992
The 1989 document, "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics," provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. This book, one in a series designed to interpret and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Enrichment, Data Analysis, Discovery Learning
PDF pending restorationPagni, David, Ed. – 1991
The National Science Foundation funded Calculators and Mathematics Project, Los Angeles (CAMP-LA) developed curriculum materials focused solely on the use of calculators. The project was developed in three stages. The first stage studied the mathematics curriculums from different states and identified topics that are not included but should be if…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators, Classroom Techniques
