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Morrow, Richard; Beard, Earl – 1985
This document contains various science problems which require a mathematical solution. The problems are arranged under two general areas. The first (algebra I) contains biology, chemistry, and physics problems which require solutions related to linear equations, exponentials, and nonlinear equations. The second (algebra II) contains physics…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Equations (Mathematics), High Schools

Dana, Marcia E.; Lindquist, Mary Montgomery – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Given are activities involving the use of triangles and triangle paper, in the form of problems that require searching for different possibilities to fit a given condition. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts

Jacobson, Marilyn Hall – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
This section presents four worksheets for grades 1-8 on problem-solving activities with a "things to do this summer theme." Problems relate to a county fair, a library summer reading program, camp, and summer jobs. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities

Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Four teaching ideas are discussed: a "giant" math problem designed to motivate students to use library sources, calculators, computers, and textbooks; a different way of finding fractional equivalents; a task-card project designed to encourage mathematics students to use libraries; and journal writing in a mathematics class. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education

Starkey, Mary Ann – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Describes the use of calculators for the teaching of mathematics in grade 1. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1

Pappas, Christine C.; Bush, Sara – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Illustrates some learning encounters for facilitating first graders' understanding of geometry. Describes some of children's approaches using Cuisenaire rods and teacher's intervening. Presents six problems involving various combinations of Cuisenaire rods and cubes. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry, Grade 1, Mathematical Concepts

Gliner, Gail S. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Examines the students' understanding of mathematical structure and the relationship between problem solving and the identification of the structure in 13 word problems. Multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis were used to assess how subjects organized word problems in their minds. (YP)
Descriptors: Classification, Cluster Analysis, College Mathematics, Mathematical Applications

Showalter, Millard W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents four investigations involving geometric sequences and series: folding a sheet of paper in half 8 times, stacking pieces of paper cut in half 50 times, snapping your fingers at intervals doubled in length for 1 year, and summing time intervals continuously cut in half. (MDH)
Descriptors: Investigations, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment

O'Daffer, Phares G.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Provided are the activity sheets for students and the teaching guide for this middle school geometry activity. Materials, prerequisites, objectives, and procedures are listed. Extension activities are suggested. An answer key is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Geometry, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools
Cannon, Lawrence O.; Elich, Joe – 1989
In most mathematics problem solving work, students' motivation comes from trying to please their teachers or to earn a good grade. The questions students must tackle are almost never generated by their own interest. Seven open-ended college algebra-level problems are presented in which the solution of one question suggests other related questions.…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts
Lott, Johnny W., Ed. – Student Math Notes, 1990
Five sets of activities for students are included in this document. Each is designed for use in secondary school mathematics instruction. Topics include: (1) "5-Con Triangles"; (2) "Striking Sequences"; (3) "Invariants"; (4) "On the Ball," (a geometry lesson); and (5) "Coloring Maps." These topics focus on geometric and statistical concepts. Each…
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, High Schools

Lightfoot, John – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
A program is outlined for the treatment of Tessellations. Major topics are: Introduction; Tessellations; Regular Tessellation; Semi-Regular Tessellations; Nonregular Tessellations; and Miscellaneous Tessellations and Filling Patterns. (MP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Geometry, Mathematics Education, Patterns in Mathematics

Middlecamp, Catherine; Kean, Elizabeth – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Discusses the difference between a generic chemistry problem (one which can be solved using an algorithm) and a harder chemistry problem (one for which there is no algorithm). Encourages teachers to help students recognize these categories of problems so they will be better able to find solutions. (TW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education

Vaughan, Ed – Mathematics in School, 1986
Develops a classification scheme for mathematical problem-solving activities. Presents problems generated in solid and plane geometry and fractions. (JM)
Descriptors: Classification, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions

Gibney, Thomas C.; Meiring, Steven P. – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
Described is a two-week summer institute with 57 Ohio teachers in grades K-12. The teachers were given experiences in problem solving to help them broaden perceptions of real problem solving. Sixteen problem-solving strategies and four illustrative problems are included, and teachers' evaluative comments are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Mathematics Curriculum