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Anderson, Edwin D.; Nelson, Jim – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents a series of 5 reproducible worksheets for grade levels 5-10 that provide hands-on activities to help develop the concept of slope. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials
Start the Year Right-Discover Pick's Theorem.
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Wilcock, Douglas – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Describes a problem to challenge students as they come back from summer vacation. Working in small groups, students discover Pick's Theorem, the formula to calculate the area of a polygon constructed on a geoboard. A writing assignment evaluates the students' efforts. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Cognitive Style, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning
The Uses of Dot Paper in Geometry Lessons.
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Woodward, Ernest; Hamel, Thomas Ray – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an argument for using dot paper rather than geoboards at postelementary levels to study perimeter, area, congruence, similarity, and other geometric ideas. Emphasizes need for students to be active learners. (GW)
Descriptors: Area, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
The Case of Video Viewing, Reading, and Writing in Mathematics Class: Solving the Mystery.
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Curcio, Frances R.; McNeece, J. Lewis – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Describes one unit on analyzing and writing mystery stories in a problem-solving seminar for seventh graders that incorporates the use of television, cooperative learning, and reading and writing in the mathematics class. Provides a sample activity sheet and examples of seventh-grade mystery stories. (Contains 14 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Educational Technology, Educational Television, Instructional Materials