Describes an alternative method to algebraic procedures for solving problems involving the proportional composition of a mixture. (TS)

Features a word problem concerning mathematical patterns for students. (KHR)

An approach to the teaching of steady-state recycle calculations is presented. Included are the solutions to two sample problems. (BB)

Basing their conclusions on studies in which (1) textbook problems were classified by students and parents and (2) texts were coded on several variables (e.g. sexually stereotyped occupations), the authors find textbooks are biased. They suggest several teacher strategies for countering this bias. (SD)

These activities involve students in interpreting story problems, drawing their own conclusions, and making guesses. Four worksheets, for levels 1-8, are included, along with teaching suggestions. (MNS)

An overview of a variety of interesting teaching techniques is given to assist school personnel in strengthening their overall mathematics programs in the first eight grades. The problem-solving approaches recommended are so designed that they should be useful in every subject. The materials could also be used as a basis for teacher in-service…

Presents two ancient problems, trisecting any angle and dividing a circle into any number of equal parts. Illustrates how to use these problems to prompt students to think broadly and creatively about problems instead of letting the apparent boundaries of the problem limit their thoughts. Combines three-dimensional solutions to the problems to…

This publication provides background information, ideas, and sample activities to help teachers in their efforts to aid students in developing problem solving skills. It provides an overview of the stages in the problem solving model recommended in the elementary mathematics program of studies. Several clusters of problem solving strategies are…

This manual is designed to help classroom teachers, instructional designers and test developers, construct sound, challenging and sophisticated paper and pencil exercises that simulate the data-gathering and decision process involved in diagnosing and resolving a problem. It is based on the authors' extensive experience in conducting training…

This guide was prepared as an instructional aid for teachers of a second-year course in algebra. It was designed to be applicable to a wide range of Algebra II programs offered in senior high schools. The content of the Algebra II program has been divided into 13 major units and a preliminary unit designed to review selected Algebra I skills. Each…

This project was based on recent interview research which suggested that in choosing operations for story problems in mathematics many students are guided by computational considerations rather than meanings for the operations. This project aimed to refine the catalogue of strategies used by students and to design and test instructional materials…

This mathematics handbook is designed for Adult Basic Education (ABE) teachers in order to strengthen their teaching skills in mathematics. Sections include: ABE mathematics scope and sequence charts, characteristics of the adult learners, explanations of math terminology, symbols, tables of measures, and an ABE mathematics assessment instrument…

As presented in this report the basic purpose of CAIR (Computer-Aided International Relations Teaching) is to introduce university students and policy analysts in government agencies to substantive data analysis in the field of international studies. The student will be exposed to quantitative political science, learn the role and limitations of…