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Functions and Their Representations.
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Graham, Karen Geuther; Ferrini-Mundy, Joan – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Presents problems focusing on multiple representations of a function to develop students' ability to translate tabular, symbolic, and graphical representations. Indicates needed materials, objectives, prerequisites, directions, and answers. (YP)
Descriptors: Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas
The Activity Centre.
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Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Presents four examples on arithmetic mean and harmonic mean. Provides solution of each of the examples and instructional activities related to the examples. Lists eight references on mathematical problem solving. (YP)
Descriptors: Computation, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas
Sharing Teaching Ideas.
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Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Describes three teaching activities for secondary school mathematics classroom: designing a house; guessing the slope function in a calculus course; and solving the six problems of bisymmetric matrices. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Functions (Mathematics)
Building a Bridge between GCSE and "A"-Level.
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Kitchen, Ann – Mathematics in School, 1989
Discusses three types of bridges to determine how best to model each one: (1) drawbridge; (2) balance bridge; and (3) bascule bridge. Describes four experiments with assumptions, analyses, interpretations, and validations. Provides several diagrams and pictures of the bridges, and typical data. (YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematical Formulas