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This unit illustrates the integration of mathematics (geometry in particular) and visual arts by using the work of M.C. Escher.
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AUTHOR(S): Diane Hanson
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This note appears in the twelth edition of Ideas and Resources for Teachers of Mathematics, a newsletter published by the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers' Society. It announces a master teachin award and contains an application form.
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AUTHOR(S): Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers' Society
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A librarian wrote to Quandaries and Queries inquiring about teaching resources for incorporating writing into mathematics. In this response Walter and Rick supply some references.
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AUTHOR(S): Walter Whiteley and Rick Seaman
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This article discusses some of the many ways in which math is used in agriculture. It considers specific agriculture processes, as well as a variety of math concepts.
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AUTHOR(S): Natasha Glydon
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Katherine Heinrich the Canadian Math Society (CMS) President (1996-98) has put together a list of possible math projects for science fairs. This list is on the CMS site. If you wish to return to Math Central after viewing her list use the Back button on your browser.
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AUTHOR(S): Katherine Heinrich
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This is an article in the eighth edition of Ideas and Resources for Teachers of Mathematics, a newsletter published by the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers' Society. The topic of the eighth edition of the newsletter is "Real World Problem Solving". This article, written by a grade nine student, describes the mathematics involved in making a cone shaped hopper bottom for a grain bin.
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AUTHOR(S): Andrew Hennings
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This is an article in the eighth edition of Ideas and Resources for Teachers of Mathematics, a newsletter published by the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers' Society. The topic of the eighth edition of the newsletter is "Real World Problem Solving" and in this article Ed introduces the middle shcool section of this issue.
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AUTHOR(S): Ed Bourassa
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Studying Mayan Numerals makes a good connection between Math and Social Studies. Lessons on Mayan Numerals can be designed for a wide range of ages. For the primary grades it may be fun to look at this concept using shells, pebbles, and stones. This will help the students learn about place values, and the sorting and collection of different objects. For grades 4 - 6 manipulatives may also be used and then the students can go on to try some problems on their own (suggested exercises given). A Mayan Numerals lesson would also lend nicely to teaching about time and the cycle of a year.
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AUTHOR(S): Jamie Hubbard
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This middle level unit contains objectives, student activities and assessment checklists on the topics of measurement, perimeter and area.
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AUTHOR(S): Greg Brososky and Michael Neufeld
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This Math unit is part of a "Medieval fair" where students set up a variety of booths diplaying activities such as chess, catapulting and "Medieval" foods.
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AUTHOR(S): Simone Gareau
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This one of the articles in the seventh edition of Ideas and Resources for Teachers of Mathematics, a newsletter published by the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers' Society. The focuses of this issue is patterning and algebra. In this article Ed explores the questions - Is it possible to introduce algebraic concepts to the middle level student without invoking uneasiness and fear? and
- How are we able to develop an algebraic mind set which will lead to successful algebraic abstraction at the secondary level?
Included are samples of students' solutions to problems which are based on the discovery and analysis of patterns.
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AUTHOR(S): Ed Bourassa
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A collection of problems created by students in an Mathematics Education course in the Winter of 1999. These problems are aimed at the middle years mathematics content.
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AUTHOR(S): Vi Maeers, Carlie Brentnell, Kelly Quinney, Kendra Struble, Ruth van Mos...
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This note describes a situation which is familiar to students and constructs a mathematical model. A feature of this activity is that the problem described does not have a unique solution. Finding different solutions requires that the students have a good understanding of the problem, and different methods of solution provide an ideal opportunity for classroom discussion.
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AUTHOR(S): Denis and Diane Hanson
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In this note we consider a problem involving the ratio of two unknowns and contrast an algebraic solution with a graphic approach.
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AUTHOR(S): Diane Hanson
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A collection of activities which deal with operations on integers and fractions. Debbie has gathered them from various sources and used them in her middle years classroom.
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AUTHOR(S): Debbie Penner
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