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Subjects:
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Mathematics
Algebra. Arithmetic. Calculus. Geometry. Number theory. Precalculus. Technology. |
Resource Type:
Lessons & activities; Math and science background information; Problems, puzzlers, and games; Resource materials for math or science. Media Type:
Internet resource.
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Abstract:
This Internet site provides many lesson resource materials for teachers and students pertaining to areas such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and precalculus. Topics featured include sequences and series, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, complex numbers, fractals, chaos, and number theory. Other topics addressed include Roman numerals, calendars, and time. Each topic contains a number of lessons which present background and content materials supplemented by examples and diagrams. In a lesson on the Pythagorean Theorem, six proofs of the theorem are offered along with illustrations highlighting the methods used in the proofs. In addition, the lesson supplies a triangle puzzle activity, six questions utilizing the theorem, and information on Pythagorean triples. This site also provides several reviews of math-related books and many links to mathematics websites. Abstracted 07/03. (Author/JHH) |
