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Inferring and Predicting--Some Activities.
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McGalliard, William; Cooney, Thomas J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The necessity for inferring and predicting in everyday life is discussed. Eight activities, ranging from sixth- to twelfth-grade levels, are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education
Converging Matrices.
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Wallace, Edward C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Explains an application of matrix algebra which involves probability matrices and weather predictions. Using probabilities of sunny or cloudy weather students can determine the effect weather on day one will have on subsequent days. (DH)
Descriptors: Algebra, High Schools, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction