Descriptor
| History | 3 |
| Instruction | 3 |
| Number Systems | 3 |
| Number Concepts | 2 |
| Algebra | 1 |
| College Mathematics | 1 |
| Curriculum | 1 |
| Elementary School Mathematics | 1 |
| Enrichment | 1 |
| Geometry | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| MATYC Journal | 1 |
Publication Type
| Guides - Classroom - Learner | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Download full textBeougher, Elton E. – 1971
The paper presents reasons for teaching topics from number theory to elementary school students: (1) it can help reveal why numbers "act" in a certain way when added, multiplied, etc., (2) it offers drill material in new areas of mathematics, (3) it can develop interest - as mathematical enrichment, (4) it offers opportunities for students to…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, History, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Rosenfeld, Bob – MATYC Journal, 1978
An approach close to the original Greek geometric point of view regarding the question and proof of the irrationality of the square root of two is given. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometry, Higher Education, History
Schaaf, William L., Ed. – 1966
This is one in a series of SMSG supplementary and enrichment pamphlets for high school students. This series makes available expository articles which appeared in a variety of mathematical periodicals. Topics covered include: (1) axioms in algebra; (2) the foundations of algebra; and (3) noncommutative algebra. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum, Enrichment, History
