Browsing Ohio Journal of School Mathematics: Number 64 (Fall 2011) by Title
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Back Matter (Number 64, Fall 2011)
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Connecting the Art of Navajo Weavings to Secondary Education
Kirchner, Mary Kay; Sarhangi, Reza ( 2011 )The Navajo Nation is well-known for its exceptional artistry with respect to the weaving of rugs, blankets, and other textiles. This article will discuss the culture of the Navajo, their weavings, and how this art form ... -
Corn & Tractor Price Comparisons
Lifer, Steve ( 2011 ) -
Discovery: A Squaring Pattern for Two-Digit Numbers and Beyond
Biederman, Sam; Kahle, Diane Borton ( 2011 )Delving into and expanding the thinking of students is an important challenge for mathematics teachers. This article describes the thinking of one student, Sam, about perfect square numbers. His thinking and the probing ... -
Estimation Using Whole Numbers
Krach, Michael ( 2011 )In this article, the author presents three major reasons for making estimates to computational situations/problems. He then discusses, along with specific examples, four commonly used estimations strategies. Included, ... -
Exploring the Rhind Papyrus
Hartnett, Dana; Koepfle, Lauren ( 2011 )In this article, we introduce the ancient Rhind papyrus. The Rhind papyrus serves as the foundation of mathematics today as it includes various mathematical techniques such as proportions, algebra, volume, and geometry. ... -
Front Matter (Number 64, Fall 2011)
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Getting Active with Angles!
Kembitzky, Kimberle; Victor, Catherine; Flanagan, Lauren ( 2011 )Many students can find the volume of new vocabulary terms in the high school Geometry curriculum quite intimidating. Geometry students can be exposed to over 100 new terms in just the first semester! If students do not ... -
Integrating Response to Intervention in an Inquiry-Based Math Classroom
Douglass, Lisa; Horstman, Alissa ( 2011 )Response to Intervention (RtI) is a practice of academic and behavioral interventions designed to provide early, effective assistance to underperforming students. Research-based interventions are implemented and frequent ... -
A Mathematical Origami Puzzle
Dukes, Patrick S.; Rusinko, Joseph P. ( 2011 )The recent axiomization of Origami has led to numerous breakthroughs in both mathematics and in understanding of the ancient art of paper folding. We propose a puzzle whose solution demonstrates the power of mathematical ... -
Mersenne Primes
Fryer, Joseph; Detro, Casey ( 2011 )Marin Mersenne’s mathematical contributions helped paved the way for advances in mathematics. In this article, his life is not only depicted but his mathematical intellect is highlighted through his achievements. Since ... -
Problem Solving is About Seeing Relationships
Kuchey, Debbie; Flick, Michael ( 2011 ) -
Problems to Ponder while on a Car-Trip
Buckenmeyer, Stephanie; Gerhardinger, Joe ( 2011 )