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Peer reviewedFisher, Tony J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2001
Describes a calculator exercise that can help students develop a better visual and numeric feel for Newton's method. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities that utilize representations of the side, front, and top views of three-dimensional configurations of blocks to develop spatial-visualization skills and aspects of the concept of function. Provides worksheets of these open-ended investigations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Functions (Mathematics)
Download full textHarvey, Wayne – 1991
This paper considers how the algebra curriculum in secondary mathematics might be reformulated by rethinking both the content of algebra and the approaches to teaching and learning algebraic concepts. It considers how the concept of function can be made a central theme of the algebra curriculum and further suggests that computer software, when…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
