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Differences in geometric assumptions
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: Several books on Foundations of Geometry and Non-Euclidean Geometry were examined. Those that gave a complete set of assumptions were given special attention. The sets appeared to be different . They were ...
Stimulating interests in science
(1959-08)
Scope of Study: At the present time demand far exceeds the supply of young people entering scientific work. This is possibly due to two factors: (1) the increasing number of positions available in this area, and (2) the ...
Mathematical guidance
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: To show that guidance into courses commeasurate with abilities is possible and can result in a saving of time and effort, greater accomplishment, and more benefits to student, instructor, and society.
Teaching of the slide rule in the high school
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: This report is a comparison comprised of two methods of determining the location of the decimal points in slide rule determined answers. These methods are the digit count method, which uses non-mathematical ...
On the M.K.S. system of units
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: A system of units is based preferably on a minimum number of independently defined units. Three units are the minimum number in mechanics. For a complete system, one needs a fourth independent unit in ...
Teaching atomic and nuclear physics in high school
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: The rapid advancements in Atomic and Nuclear Physics have left high school science teachers in need of teaching materials.ls not usually presented in high school text books in this subject. Various topics ...
Teaching aids for the secondary school mathematics teacher
(1959-08)
Statement of Problem: Within the past fifteen years, educators at all levels have become aware of a deficiency in methods of teaching and the content of courses now being taught in mathematics. They feel that a refinement ...
Effects of radiation on the human body: An introductory unit for high school biology
(1959-08)
Scope of Study: This report covers a few of the basic effects of radiation which the author feels are appropriate for an introductory unit in high school biology. This includes the effects on body cells individually, genetic ...
Syllabus for a unit on human heredity for secondary biology
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: The purpose of this study is three fold: (1) to provide a general knowledge of a few selected human hereditary characteristics that may be easily communicated to high school students; (2) present a general ...
Methods of preserving botanical and zoological specimens useful to high school biology teachers
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: Many high schools cannot afford to purchase preserved materials that are invaluable as a teaching aid in biology; it is therefore necessary for the science teachers to furnish these materials. Local plants ...