Mathematics
[Grades 10-12] Chaos, Fractals, and Infinity
Edited by Judith Barnes and Thomas Kieren
What happens to the curriculum when new mathematical ideas such as chaos theory and fractal geometry come into play? These seven papers are a collection of background references which a teacher might use to build a curriculum for the classroom. They provide teachers with a variety of ideas and possibilities for student involvement through a series of questions and activities.
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[Grades 10-12] Graphing Technology in Senior High School Mathematics
Edited by Lynn Gordon Calvert and Elaine Simmt
Many mathematics teachers are aware of the benefits of using computers and other graphing technologies to motivate their students. In this resource, the work of a number of Alberta teachers shows other ways of sharing the possibilities of graphing technologies in the classroom. Among the worksheets and activities presented are emphases on guided-discover as a means to make connections between algebra and analytical geometry.
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[Grades 1-12] A Trade Book Library for Mathematics: A Mathematics Bibliography of Children's Literature for Elementary and Secondary Schools
By Gladys Sterenberg and Nancy Espetveidt
A bibliography of children’s literature for teaching and learning mathematics in Alberta elementary and secondary schools. Titles are included because they have well-developed and creative plots and characterizations, use age-appropriate language, and facilitate the reader’s ability to apply the mathematics.
[Grades 10-12] Try This: Investigative Projects for Senior High Pure Mathematics
By Renee Jackson and Dave Wagner
How can you encourage students to pursue an open-minded, creative and curious attitude towards mathematics? This monograph starts with “what is an investigation and how might they be used in class?” and moves through suggestions of projects, discussions and accompanying bibliography to assist the teacher to explore new approaches in the classroom.
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[Grades 10-12] Using Literature in the Secondary School Mathematics Classroom: A Collection of Book Reviews and Teaching Activities
Edited by Elaine Stimmt and Glad Sterenberg
This collection of book reviews explores possible ways, benefits and challenges of using literary resources in secondary school mathematics. Included are picture books, puzzle books, novels and non-fiction writings. For each selection, key story ideas are summarized, explicit links to the mathematical concepts are presented, and teaching ideas are suggested.
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[Grades 7-12] Applying the NCTM Standards in Alberta
Edited by Al Olson and David Reid
This paper seeks to reconcile the NCTM’s recommendations on standards of mathematics teaching with the realities of the classroom by providing activities and ideas which exemplify these teaching reforms. Five papers are included: Writing in the Mathematics Classroom, Classroom Discourse, Discourse with Graphs and Functions, What is a Variable? and Some Worthwhile Mathematical Tasks.
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