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Allen, Frank B.; And Others – 1961
This nineteenth unit in the SMSG secondary school mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 17. First, a time allotment for each of the chapters in Units 17 and 18 is given. Then, for each of the chapters in Unit 17, the goals for that chapter are discussed, the mathematics is explained, some teaching suggestions are given, answers…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
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Price, Michael H. – Mathematics in School, 1976
The author discusses the impact of mathematical developments around the turn of the century, and historical concerns and development of mathematics education. This article is a continuation of SE 515 504. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum, Educational Objectives, History
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Folsom, Mary – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1975
Instruction on properties of whole numbers, the meanings of operations on whole numbers, symbolic representation and algorithms for completing these operations is discussed. Many activities appropriate to each of these topics, and suitable for primary school children, are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Coxford, Arthur F.; Ellerbruch, Lawrence W. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1975
A series of activities designed to help primary school children understand the meaning of the term "fraction," the symbolization, and equivalence of fractions are presented. Identification of units and pictorial representation are stressed, as is the uses of concrete materials. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Weaver, J. F. – 1976
Explorations involving the use of mini electronic calculators in connection with mathematics instruction were conducted with two fifth-grade classes, two second-grade classes, and one third-grade class. Explorations are being continued with third-grade classes (last year's second grade classes). Selected activities and related materials are…
Descriptors: Calculators, Curriculum, Educational Media, Elementary Education
Stanford Univ., CA. School Mathematics Study Group. – 1972
This text is the fourth of five in the Secondary School Advanced Mathematics (SSAM) series which was designed to meet the needs of students who have completed the Secondary School Mathematics (SSM) program, and wish to continue their study of mathematics. This text begins with a brief discussion of quadratic equations which motivates the…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Curriculum, Geometric Concepts
Allen, Frank B.; And Others – 1961
Unit 17 in the SMSG secondary school mathematics series is a student text covering the following topics: number systems, coordinate geometry in the plane, the function concept and the linear function, quadratic functions and equations, complex number systems, equations of the first and second degree in two variables, systems of equations in two…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
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Watson, F. R. – Mathematics in School, 1976
A series of questions can be posed and resolved in the process of teaching that the decimal expansions of rationals are terminating or repeating. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Decimal Fractions, Geometry, Instruction
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Hutchings, Barton – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1976
Algorithms for the four basic operations on whole numbers are described; these algorithms provide for sequential recording of all steps in the operations. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Curriculum, Elementary Education
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Sawyer, W. W. – Mathematics in School, 1977
In response to an earlier article advocating the elimination of fractions from the curriculum, the author argues for their retention. He points out examples of their use in music and physic, and discusses methods of presenting operations on fractions. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Feinstein, Irwin K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
A model for multiplication is described and used to discuss the properties of division. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum, Division, Elementary Education
Schurrer, Augusta L., Ed. – 1965
This is one in a series of SMSG supplementary and enrichment pamphlets for high school students. This series is designed to make material for the study of topics of special interest to students readily accessible in classroom quantity. Topics covered include the decimal system, exponential notation, base seven, and the binary and duodecimal…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Decimal Fractions, Enrichment, Instruction
Exner, Robert; And Others – 1973
The sixteen chapters of this book provide the core material for the Elements of Mathematics Program, a secondary sequence developed for highly motivated students with strong verbal abilities. The sequence is based on a functional-relational approach to mathematics teaching, and emphasizes teaching by analysis of real-life situations. This text is…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Experimental Curriculum, Individualized Instruction, Mathematical Applications
Exner, Robert; And Others – 1973
The sixteen chapters of this book provide the core materials for the Elements of Mathematics Program, a secondary sequence developed for highly motivated students with strong verbal abilities. The sequence is based on a functional-relational approach to mathematics teaching, and emphasizes teaching by analysis of real-life situations. This text is…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Experimental Curriculum, Graphs, Individualized Instruction
Stanford Univ., CA. School Mathematics Study Group. – 1972
This manual was designed for use with the fourth of five texts in the Secondary School Advanced Mathematics (SSAM) series. Developed for students who have completed the Secondary School Mathematics (SSM) program and wish to continue their studies in mathematics, this series is designed to review, strengthen, and fill gaps in the material covered…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Curriculum, Geometric Concepts
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