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Eperson, D. B. – Mathematics in School, 1986
Provides domino geometry problems, problems with arithmetic progressions, and magic pentagram sums. (JM)
Descriptors: Addition, Geometry, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
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Stannard, William A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
Suggested is the presentation of problems for which student teams are to write computer programs which will reveal the results of guesses at the answer by users of the program. Illustrative problems and programs are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Mathematics Instruction
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Gibb, Allan A. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
A brief overview is given of the part of meteorology which deals with the circulation of the atmosphere. This is followed by eight illustrative application problems for mathematics classes. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction
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Woods, D. R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Outlines various misconceptions about problem-solving (PS) and several strategies to improve intellectual skills and strategies. Also describes the Covington Productive Thinking Program (designed to help develop PS skills) and several lesson problem sets from this series of 15 books. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Intellectual Development
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Gibb, Allan A. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
This second part of a two-part article highlights some mathematics involved in the study of meteorology. Examples are given of the application of mathematics to the study of the atmosphere, with three problems discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction
Collier, C. Patrick – 2000
This collection of problems provides a resource for teachers to use in the classroom to improve the problem-solving experiences of their students. This book provides middle school teachers with some perspectives on problem solving. A framework for organizing the problem- solving experience is presented. Each phase of the problem-solving experience…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Vierling, Anton F. – Educational Technology, 1973
A look at the use of the computer in instructional areas where speed, accuracy and recall are important. Practice sets for drill are discussed. (Author/HB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Curriculum Development, Educational Practices
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Loftus, Elizabeth F.; Suppes, Patrick – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1972
Analysis showed that a word problem is difficult to solve if: it is of a different type from the problem that preceded it; its solution requires a large number of different operations; its surface structure is complex; it has a large number of words; or it requires a conversion of units. (Authors)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Difficulty Level, Factor Structure, Grade 6
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Harke, Douglas J.; And Others – Science Education, 1972
Describes the presence of high correlations between pooled scores on two test formats when administered to 170 students in an introductory physics course. Concludes the gradability of machine scorers is comparable to that of manual grading in this repeated-measures design. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Data Processing, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods
Mathematics Teaching, 1970
A collection of brief articles on mathematics and teaching mathematics. (FL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Graphs, Instruction, Mathematical Applications
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Davis, Michael; Goodnow, Jacqueline J. – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1977
Sixth graders with Australian parents and sixth graders with Greek immigrant parents were given three tasks: memory for a set of 24 pictures, a buttonboard task, and 20 questions. "The results point to the importance of specific strategies on problem-solving tasks and to the importance, in cross-cultural comparisons, of shared understandings…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cross Cultural Studies, Grade 6, Immigrants
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Beineke, Lowell W. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Explored are various aspects of drawing graphs on surfaces. The Euler's formula, Kuratowski's theorem and the drawing of graphs in the plane with as few crossings as possible are discussed. Some applications including embedding of graphs and coloring of maps are included. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Critical Path Method, Graphs, Higher Education
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Joyner, Virginia G.; Haggard, Paul W. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses how to express an n factorial as a product of powers of primes. Provides two examples and answers. Presents four related suggestions. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Division
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Moore, Theodore F. – AMATYC Review, 1990
Provides several problems and their solutions for a descriptive statistics course. Included are problems related to measurement, data collection, sample construction, applications, and computation. Discusses the misleading nature of statistics. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics
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Wielenberg, Peggy – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discusses geometric construction problems. Presents four ways to construct a regular octagon using different conditions. Provides drawings showing the constructions. (YP)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, Geometry, Mathematics Materials
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