Steven Leinwand
Cathy Seeley reviews an article by Steven Leinwand from 1994 which is reprinted. He discusses the changes math teachers face in curriculum and instruction. Soundoffs are Mathematics Teacher's version of an op-ed, an opinion written by someone not affiliated with the editorial panel. Soundoffs are a regular department in Mathematics Teacher, where the author advocates a point of view about some aspect of the teaching or learning of mathematics.
Max A. Sobel
Max A. Sobel attempts to choose a favorite Mathematics Teacher article of all time and concludes that the current issue is always his favorite.
Brian Sharp
Ways in which digital imagery can be used with the graphing calculator to enhance mathematics instruction. Students took item pictures and applied graphs to find slope and equations. Included sample application graphs with a bridge, water fountain, and a painting.
Sheldon Gordon, Florence Gordon
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus is discovered based on
the use of data analysis techniques applied to a variety of common families of
functions. Algebra is used to fit functions and prove the relationship to the
FTC.
Ronald McPherson, Velma Tyson
Lesson plans that use downloadable spreadsheet tools that
relate symbolic and graphical representations of functions. Instructions and a
template allow readers to create personalized tools without programming. Four
activities are ready for algebra teachers to use with differentiated groups.
D. N. Seppala-Holtzman
The "Ancient Egyptian" and "Russian
Peasant" multiplication schemes and shows that they both use base two to
reach the same algorithm. Teachers of algebra or other maths may engage
students in developing the proofs and equivalent algorithms given.
The
Editorial Panel of Mathematics Teacher lists the current year's articles and
authors. thanking article reviewers, editors, and referees.