Math for Elementary Education
Number sequenes
The Number sense
Eqyptian Number system
Binary Representation
In-Class lecture.
Sept 10th, 2012
Presented by Tatiana Shubin
Fibonacci Number sequence
The Fibonacci Sequence: Starting with the numbers 0 and 1, each subsequent number is the sum of the previous two- 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13... These numbers, when put in ratios, happens to show up in the patterns of branches and leaves on trees.
Devise a Plan
Problem Solving strategies:
Guess and Check, make an organized list, draw a picture or diagram, look for a pattern, make a table, use a variable, solve a simpler problem, experiment, act it out, work backwards, use deduction, change your point of view.
Understanding the problem
located in the homework notes handout "Introduction" from instructor.
Can you work out some numerical examples that would help make the problem more clear.
Can you rsetate the problem in your own words?
Can you draw a picture or diagram to help you understand the problem?
what are you asked to find out or show?
Place values
Chinese numeration system
