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International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

1980 Volume 11, Number 1

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Number of articles: 9

  1. What Does it Mean to Understand Mathematics?

    Victor Byers

    This paper discusses some of the factors which have to be considered in constructing an adequate description of the understanding of mathematics. It examines three models of understanding which... More

    pp. 1-10

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  2. Mathematics Is a Language: A Rationale for Mathematics Instruction

    I D. Gupta

    Mathematics is often referred to as a language. This paper attempts to explore the implied meanings of such statements and to outline a rationale for utilizing the language-structure of mathematics... More

    pp. 29-32

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  3. The Effects of Individualized Instruction on Learning and Retention of a Geometry Unit in Junior High School

    Martin P. Cohen & Margaret Walsh

    This study tested the relative efficacy of two modes of instruction, individual and traditional, for promoting learning and retention of selected geometrical concepts. The results of the study did ... More

    pp. 41-44

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  4. Aspects of Mathematical Education

    F Walkden & M R. Scott

    Concern about certain of the difficulties encountered by undergraduate students in learning mathematics is discussed. Three attitudes of present-day undergraduates which contribute significantly to... More

    pp. 45-53

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  5. The Systems Approach to Teaching Calculus

    Javad Hamadanizadeh

    The systems approach to teaching is briefly discussed and then applied to teaching undergraduate calculus. The implementation procedure, specifications of the learning units, program of study and... More

    pp. 69-73

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  6. Remedial Work in Mathematics for Students Entering Engineering Courses at Universities

    Eduardo Gonzalez-Leon

    This paper describes a scheme of diagnosis and remediation in mathematics for undergraduates consisting of a multiple choice preknowledge test and certain books and programed materials. Certain... More

    pp. 81-89

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  7. School Curricula and the Development of Science and Mathematics

    Hans-Georg Steiner

    The concept of school curriculum in science and mathematics is discussed and related to the structures of the disciplines and theory developments. Recent epistemological studies on theory dynamics ... More

    pp. 97-106

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  8. On Highest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple in the Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum

    H B. Davies

    Attention is drawn to an ancient Greek method for finding the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers. A link is established between this method and a well-known method of obtaining the highest ... More

    pp. 115-22

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  9. A Module in Mathematics: Description and Evaluation

    B E. Clark & A G. Shannon

    This paper describes an approach to the problem of teaching first-year tertiary level mathematics students who have widely varying levels of achievement and ability in mathematics. The evaluation... More

    pp. 133-41

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