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Peer reviewedCoughlin, Mary; Kerwin, Carolyn – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Two specific cases involving Pascal's Problem of the Points are discussed, followed by a solution in the general case. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Diagrams, Induction, Mathematics
Peer reviewedNeff, John D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Topics which should be emphasized in the secondary school mathematics curriculum are noted. The importance of problem solving is stressed, with some specific illustrations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Editorials, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedLitwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
How probabilities change when playing the game of craps with dice having 8, 12, or 20 faces is discussed. Five challenge questions are also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Probability
Peer reviewedBedford, Crayton W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Mental skills developed through the study of mathematics are identified, and ways in which this information can shape the role of teachers of algebra are suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedJansson, Lars C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
The status of mathematics assessment in Canada is described by province within region. A table provides an overview of the testing programs. Differences and similarities among the programs are noted, but results are not included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedMcMillan, Robert D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
A method used by the ancient Babylonians to solve quadratic equations is presented. Illustrations are included from one Babylonian tablet. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedKillian, C. Rodney; Kepner, Henry S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Relationships between both the elements and the overall characteristics of Pascal's triangle are explored. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedHiatt, Arthur A.; Dichiera, Debra A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
A number problem is presented and analyzed. (DT)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedHamel, Thomas Ray; Woodward, Ernest – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
This article formalizes activities using a pool table into a related mathematical system complete with definitions, axioms, and theorems. (DT)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedEimer, Rebecca A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
An algorithm is given for computing the cube root of any real number on a calculator. (DT)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedElgarten, Gerald H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
A mathematics contest involving competition between high school remedial mathematics classes is described. (DT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Games, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedKirschner, Michael M.; Liddy, Thomas – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Worksheets for a dot-to-dot puzzle and a crossnumber puzzle are provided. (DT)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Numbers
Peer reviewedFelps, Barry C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
A card trick is explained and generalized using modular arithmetic. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedSkidell, Akiva – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
The construction of a nomograph for the harmonic mean is explained, and several problems involving the harmonic mean are stated and proved. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Education, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedKimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Four computer programs (Applesoft Basic) on prime numbers are described, including programs for factoring a positive integer as a product of primes, listing all divisors of a given A, and for exploring primes representable as prescribed sums/differences involving squares, cubes, Fibonnaci numbers, or other primes. Program listings are included.…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Mathematics Education, Microcomputers, Prime Numbers
