Math for Elementry Teachers
Problem Solving (Polya) These are the proper steps to sovle a problem. http://www.hawaii.edu/suremath/why1Polya.html http://www.math.utah.edu/~pa/math/polya.html
1. Identify the problem (Understand the problem)
2. Devising a plan
Guess and check
Find a resource to assist
Use a formula if one exist
Make a table
Make an organized list
Solve a simpler problem
Draw a model
Use a tool
Work backwards
Act it out
Change point of veiw
3. Carry out the plan (Persistance, may be necesary to revise plan)
4. Look back (Or reflect)
Does the answer make sense?
Do I need to revise?
Is there an easier way to solve the problem?
Type Of Sequences. Sequeence- an ordered list of objects, event, or numbers which may be referred to as elements of a sequence, members of the sequence or terms of a sequence. http://www.mathsrev.com/types-of-sequences/ http://www.fibonicci.com/numeracy/number-sequences/examples-types/
Arithmatic Sequences
Arithmatic sequences are sequences of numbers with a common difference
Geometric Sequences
Geometric sequences are sequences of numbers with a common ratio
Recourrence Realationship Sequences
A recourrence realationship defines a sequence in which the reccourent term is dependent on the previous terms