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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 theme of the seventh edition is patterning and algebra and in this article Alain shows how experiments can be used to make connections between formulas and real life situations.
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AUTHOR(S): Alain Gauthier
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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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In this note Penny look at some induction problems including some that illustrate the need for a suitable induction hypothesis and show how things can go wrong if it is not strong enough.
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AUTHOR(S): Penny Nom
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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 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 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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This is the lead article in the seventh edition of Ideas and Resources for Teachers of Mathematics, a newsletter published by the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers' Society. The topic of the sixth edition of the newsletter is petterning and algebra. In this article Vi and Rick introduce the concept of pattern through some ideas from literature and through a recent 'pattern' experience.
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AUTHOR(S): Mhairi (Vi) Maeers and Rick Seaman
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Gregory gives a challenge problem with an elliptic pie.
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AUTHOR(S): Gregory Akulov
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Gregory poses a challenge problem involving the Olympic Rings.
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AUTHOR(S): Gregory V. Akulov
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A student wrote to Quandaries and Queries looking for tips for a research project he had to write on the Pythagorean theorem. The reply from Jack and Walter has some good ideas that some teachers may find useful.
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AUTHOR(S): Jack LeSage and Walter Whiteley
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Existe-t-il un rapport entre deux variables? Découvrez comment la réponse à cette question peut varier selon la taille et les variables contrôlées de l’échantillon choisi.
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AUTHOR(S): Florence Glanfield et Janelle Tang pour Statistique Canada
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