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Madison, Bernard L.; Carlson, Marilyn; Oehrtman, Michael; Tallman, Michael – Mathematics Teacher, 2015
Research over the past few decades points to ways precalculus and calculus courses can be strengthened to improve student learning in these courses. This research has informed the development of the Algebra and Precalculus Concept Readiness (APCR) and the Calculus Concept Readiness (CCR) assessments. In this article, the authors present three…
Descriptors: Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Thinking Skills, Task Analysis
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Guckenheimer, Gertrude – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Three games played with regular bridge decks of cards are described. By playing the games students gain practice in use of basic operations on integers and in the development of strategies. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Experiential Learning, Games, Instruction
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Siegel, Marlene – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
A motivational game providing practice in computing and problem solving is described. (JT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Class Activities, Computation, Educational Games
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Lappan, Glenda; Winter, Mary Jean – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Interesting mathematical questions that require computations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals are presented. The material is designed for students in the middle school grades, but many of the ideas could be used with higher or lower level pupils. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Decimal Fractions, Fractions