Algebra in a Technological World / Edition 1

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ISBN-13:	9780873533263
Publisher:	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Publication date:	01/28/1995
Series:	Addenda Ser.
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	165
Product dimensions:	8.44(w) x 10.89(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

	Foreword	iv
	Preface	v
1	The Future of Algebra in a Technological World	1
Activity 1	The Effects of Monomial Terms on Polynomial Functions	28
Activity 2	Oil and Water Don't Mix	30
2	Changes in Learning and Their Consequences for Teaching and Assessing	32
3	A Functions Approach to Algebra	48
Activity 3	Window Moldings	69
Activity 4	Pet Wards	70
Activity 5	Fuel Bills	71
Activity 6	Exploring Linearity	73
Activity 7	Exploring the Graphs of Exponential Functions	75
Activity 8	Exploring Rational-Function Graphs	77
Activity 9	Circumference and Area	78
Activity 10	Similarities and Differences in Properties of Different Families of Functions	80
Activity 11	Applications of Polynomial Functions	82
4	Extending a Functions Approach	84
Activity 12	Using Functions of Many Variables to Analyze Dietary Choices	99
Activity 13	Refreshment-Stand Profits	102
Activity 14	Exploring Function Orbits	104
5	Matrices	105
Activity 15	Geometric Functions for Specific Tasks	119
Activity 16	What Does F(S) = KS Do to the Area of the Unit Square S?	120
6	Symbolic Reasoning	122
Activity 17	Equivalent Forms	145
Activity 18	Equivalent Forms II	146
	References	148
Appendix	Activity Solutions	149
	Annotated List of Technology Resources	166

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