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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 ...

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...

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...

Late Medieval Era and Scientific Discovery

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

Music and Mathematics

In five pages this paper examines how mathematics appears in several subjects including music in a consideration of accounting, fr...

Mathematics and Computer Technology

has clearly developed in the mathematics classroom. Young (2000) considered the implications of computer and technological advanc...

War and Mathematics

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

Real Analysis Conceptual History

traditional mathematical definition of space so that it could be utilized to compare figures (2002). Stahl (1999) provid...

UK Mathematics and GCSE Level Expansion

and A/S levels. The A level is the two year course and is seen as the traditional course, however, there is also an A/S level, thi...

Axiomatic and Intuitive Mathematics

This information is seen as being self-evident, since it does not require any further analysis or proof to assert its validity. Th...

Elementary Mathematics Writing

use the rules and processes of elementary math. There has been a shift in teaching strategies from the "teaching by telling," m...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mathematics One on One Tutorial and Peer Alternatives

person-environment link and it plays a direct role in cognitive development, language development, and social development. Each o...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

Mathematics and Peer Tutoring Benefits

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

Literature Review of Mathematics Distance Learning

schools and colleges have worked collaboratively to support the introduction of online instructional models. In California school...

Biography of Sir Christopher Wren

the inner circle, much like the royal physicians (Jardine, 2002). His sister married and her husband, Holder, became Christophers...

Holton/Forced Founders

describes the motivation of the landed-gentry, that is, the wealthiest 10 percent of the population, he also addresses why small f...

Strong Women in Ancient Greek Theatre

the "sheet-anchors," i.e., the weapons that will be their salvation (Aristophanes). Lysistrata gathers together women from all o...