Mathematics Teacher
2000 Volume 93, Number 6
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 4
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Why Representations?
James E. Schultz & Michael S. Waters
Discusses representations in the context of solving a system of linear equations. Views representations (concrete, tables, graphs, algebraic, matrices) from perspectives of understanding,... More
pp. 448-53
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College Entrance Mathematics in the Year 2000--What Came True?
Stephen B. Maurer
Reports on what actually happened with the role of the computer, the quality of math education, and curricular change in 2000. (KHR) More
pp. 455-59
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The Angles of a Star
Alan Lipp
Describes the angles-of-a-star problem designed to find the sums of the measures of the angles at the vertices of a five-pointed star. Shows that a good problem may have many correct solutions. (KHR) More
pp. 512-16
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The Probability of Winning a Lotto Jackpot Twice
Emeric T. Noone
Proposes lotto games as a source of problems and exercises for classroom activities as well as applications of basic probability concepts in a practical setting which leads to a greater... More
pp. 518-19