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Theories of Chaos and Numbers

In ten pages this paper examines chaos theory in an overview that includes history, theorists, mathematics, and also discusses suc...

Philosopher and Mathematician Pythagoras

In fifteen pages Pythagoras' life and his contributions to science, mathematics, and philosophy are discussed. There are 6 source...

Mathematics and Cooperative Learning

In five pages the benefits of cooperative learning when applied to the teaching of mathematics are examined. Five sources are cit...

Teaching Math by Computer and Standard Textbook Math Education in Terms of Benefits

In a study consisting of ten pages the hypothesis that teaching math by computer generates significantly higher learning outcomes ...

Math Anxiety, Understanding the Fear of Mathematics

significantly with mathematics achievement (Pajares & Miller, 1994), mathematics aptitude (Cooper & Robinson, 1991), and grades in...

Math Instruction in High School and Diversity

current math performance and the skills required to meet future goals (Miller and Mercer, 1997). Fuchs (2003) conducted a study ...

College Math 'Survival'

with students, days with one solitary teacher standing well off in the distance addressing the class over a microphone and detaili...

Math and Why There Are Some People Who Hate It

of history and not understand anything about ancient Egypt and yet still be able to comprehend history in the 17th century in Euro...

Methodology on a Study Regarding Student Outcomes and Parent Involvement

organizing parent help at school, home, or other locations (Sheldon and Epstein. 2005, p. 196; Jones, 2001, p. 36). * Type 4. Lear...

Mathematics and Peer Tutoring Benefits

of homogeneously and heterogeneously grouped teams and the impact on gifted and talented students (Melser, 1999). Because the col...

Reviewing 2 Mathematics Textbooks

order of this particular book -- it seems as though Chapter 2, which deals with "The Real Number System" should, in fact, be first...

Year Long Mathematics Program Planning for the Fifth Grade

will be able to classify polygons. 3.) Students will identify triangles by sides and angles. * Data analysis and probabilities: 1....

Children with Down Syndrome

are smaller than average (Hunter, 1999). Their arms and legs are also shorter in relation to the rest of their bodies, and hands a...

Mathematician Leonhard Euler's Life and Works

of lieutenant, but gave up his military commitments when he became professor of physics in 1730: since this mean that he was a ful...

6th Grade Student, Mathematics, and Methodology

school students being displayed for comparison. GENERAL MATH FOR LIBERAL EDUCATION For most students the question arises at some...

Accounting Practice and the Use of Mathematics

can do on silicon. But that is not math. That is accounting. Real math is not crunching numbers but contemplating them and the mys...

Gender Bias and the Developmental Stages of Kohlberg

can negatively influence a persons choice of careers in either science or mathematics (Adams, 1998). As a result, these fields ar...

Theories of the Egyptian Pyramids

vaults for the pharaohs" ("World" PG). It goes on to say that the pyramids have square bases and four triangular faces and further...

History of Mathematics Education Research Outlines

In five pages 5 outlines of one pages discusses individuals with learning disabilities and how they have been accommodated in this...

Mathematics and the Space Program

In twenty pages this paper examines the connection between the space program conditions and 1960s and 1970s mathematics education ...

Global Civilization and Muslim Contributions

In eight pages this paper discusses how Muslim cultures have contributed to the world in a consideration of geography, medicine, s...

Seriously Considering Education in the U.S.

In ten pages an emphasis upon science and mathematics is featured in this U.S. public education consideration of 'borders and fron...

The Contributions of Forgotten Mathematician Al-Khwarizmi

In five pages this paper discusses the background and mathematical contributions of algorithms' founder Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn ...

Algebra and How It Has Evolved

One should bear in mind that they could solve, for example, quadratic equations, and find Pythagorean triples and Babylonian tripl...

Students with Developmental Delays and Preschool Education

In five pages this paper discusses the preschool learning of mathematics for preschool students who have developmental delays. Ei...

Late Medieval Era and Scientific Discovery

In six pages this paper discusses the scientific advancements during this period with natural sciences, astronomy, geography, and ...

War and Mathematics

of terrorist attacks -- more specifically, the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Centers in New York City....

How Cost Effective Measures Can Be Used In 1) Educating Students With Special Needs And 2) Engaging In A Social Change Response

and staff of a given school understand this necessity indicates a greater academic, social and emotional dedication toward their s...

Georgia Tech - Parking Case Study

cost $4,000 per parking space to construct. Ground parking lots cost $1,000 per space to construct. The mathematical model upon w...

Math Assessment, Authentic Assessment Programs, and Inconsistencies

that the focus on academic test scores takes away from the overall intended purpose of the schools within society. Rothstein (2000...