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Teachers' Conceptions in Training on Mathematics of Medical Students
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Belova, Olga; Polyakova, Katerina – Mathematics Teaching Research Journal, 2022
The goal of the paper is to pay attention to some important techniques and approaches including adequate designations as a tool for unambiguous understanding and a key to success in solving problems, vivid visual images as a mnemonic techniques, and special formulas as a universal tool for solving typical problems, when teaching medical students…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Medical Students, Problem Solving
101 Great Ideas for Introducing Key Concepts in Mathematics: A Resource for Secondary School Teachers.
Posamentier, Alfred S.; Hauptman, Herbert A. – 2000
This book presents motivational ways to teach key concepts and topics common to all secondary mathematics curricula. It is arranged by subject matter which includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, and miscellaneous topics. The objective to be attained by implementing the unit on each of these subjects is stated, and the…
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Probability
Exercises to Accompany Mathematics 301. Curriculum Support Series.
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
Because of the extensiveness of the course outline for Math 301 (Manitoba Department of Education), schools would have had to purchase several different textbooks to cover the material adequately. Therefore, a set of materials to supplement the guide was developed. The exercises, projects, and reviews contained in this package are keyed to the 301…
Descriptors: Algebra, High Schools, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Applications of Secondary School Mathematics: Readings from the "Mathematics Teacher."
Austin, Joe Dan, Ed. – 1991
This book provides applications for use in the secondary school mathematics curriculum by selecting related articles appearing in the "Mathematics Teacher" during the last 15 years. The articles are grouped into chapters that reflect the main secondary school mathematics courses and categorized by the highest level of mathematics needed…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Enrichment Activities
Sharing Teaching Ideas.
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Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents three teaching ideas involving (1) results of participation in the annual American Statistical Association's poster contest for students in grades K-12; (2) a variation on an annuity problem in which the contribution each year is increased by a given percentage; and (3) concrete activities to help students understand the meaning of radian…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment
Practical Activities.
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Leach, Trevor; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1987
Describes three pieces of practical work (hands-on activities) which have been successful in Scottish secondary schools. Activities involve geotiles, working with percentages, and activities for higher mathematics. (PK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Estimation (Mathematics), Foreign Countries
Some Considerations in Combining Traditional and Non-Traditional Methods of Instruction in a Mathematics Program.
Gormley, Tyrone D. – 1978
Based on the assumption that each student learns in a unique way, this paper outlines the factors to be considered before selecting the methods of instruction for particular mathematics courses and their students. The advantages and disadvantages of the lecture/textbook and question/answer method, individualized instruction, self-pacing,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Cognitive Style