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Educational film series

Math Factor

Fifty-seven 30-minute programs, 54 of them with accompanying student workbooks, make use of a variety of learning approaches and problem-solving strategies to teach senior high math. A 15-minute introduction of the series demonstrates how to use the video and print components. The final two programs present a variety of strategies that help students prepare for and write a final exam. The student workbooks are included free when the complete series is purchased.

Titles in this series

67 films

1995 · 30m

Geometric Sequences

Students learn to identify what makes a sequence geometric, and using the principles behind its definition, derive its…

1995 · 30m

Geometric Series

Examines the information explosion, animal population and aspects of the Orb spider web as examples of geometric series.…

1995 · 30m

Graphing Trigonometric Functions

Students explore the relationship between radians and degrees and learn how to graph primary and reciprocal functions. Emphasis…

1995 · 15m

Introduction to Math Factor

This 15-minute video familiarizes viewers with the Math Factor series by presenting examples from programs and demonstrating how…

1995 · 30m

Introduction to Sequences

Identifies finite and infinite sequences, the terms of a sequence given a function that describes it, and functions…

1995

Math Factor Review

Need a little extra help studying for a senior high math final exam? Math Factor Review is the…

1995 · 30m

Normal Distribution

This program shows some of the ways in which statistics play a role in today's society. The measures…

1995 · 30m

Permutations with Restrictions

Saddling up horses for a trail ride introduces permutations with restrictions. Formulas and common-sense approaches are used to…

1995 · 30m

Physical Properties of Conic Sections

Explores the topology of the double-napped cone and, through computer technology and graphics, demonstrates conditions necessary to produce…

1995 · 30m

Polynomial Functions Review

This program reviews concepts relating to polynomial functions. Topics include the Factor and Remainder Theorems, division of polynomials,…

1995 · 30m

Preparing for Examinations

A variety of strategies to make preparaton for writing a major mathematics exam more efficient and benefical are…