Compilation of problems and suggestions to aid teachers of general mathematics

Abstract

Scope of Study: An attempt to supplement the material usually found in high school general mathematics text books. This report involves compilation or problems in practical mathematics for secondary schools and is designed to promote interest in problems related to a few of the possible fields a student might enter upon graduating from high school. It is planned primarily for those students who will make high school mathematics a terminal course. The course, as planned, will in no way, however, hinder the student who plans to further his education in college. Practical problems from various text books were used in compiling the report, and suggestions or comments from well known mathematicians given.

Findings and Conclusions: Most of the textbooks used for general mathematics in the secondary schools do not provide enough material for practical problems nor word problems. I feel that a teacher who uses only the regular text book is not giving the student Justice. By using problems from several books, mathematics can be practical to most students and very motivating.