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Peer reviewedAmaku, Marcos; Horodynski-Matsushigue, Lighia B.; Pascholati, Paulo R. – Physics Teacher, 1999
Suggests an alternate way to determine the fractal dimension of bread by means of a dimensionally correct graphical analysis. (WRM)
Descriptors: Food, Fractals, Graphs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMcGlone, Chris; Nieberle, Gary M. – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Introduces an activity that focuses on Hooke's law to implement and furnish applications of linear equations and graphing in a physical situation. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedDengerud-Au, Mary – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Presents a lesson involving the measurement of wood beams and the prediction and testing of their stress limits. Provides an example of a problem with multiple solutions, each with different consequences. (KHR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Force, Graphs
Peer reviewedFiore, Greg – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Discusses Einstein's special relativity theory and some of the developmental mathematics involved. Presents motivational classroom materials used in discussing relative-motion problems, evaluating a radical expression, graphing with asymptotes, interpreting a graph, studying variation, and solving literal and radical equations. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Development, Graphs, Instructional Materials
Chien, Cheng-Chih – 2000
The physics learning problem that students usually regard equations and other symbols in physics as algebraic exercises rather than representations of real world phenomena is commonly known. This article discusses how the Web-based interactive instructional materials were used to help students connect the symbolic world and the real world. The…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Equations (Mathematics)
