Mathematics: An Introductory Series, Course Mafs

Synopsis

Introductory mathematics for students beginning to study science.
NUMBERS - MAFS/01RV: Illustrates some ideas about numbers - positive and negative numbers, decimals, and powers of ten.
ALGEBRA - MAFS/02V: In science and mathematics it is often necessary to allow symbols to take the place of numbers, and thus produce formulae or eqauations. Uses as an example a journey on a train and planning a car journey to show how some formulae (equations) ariese, and then shows how these formulae can be manipulated to give numerical answers.
GRAPHS - MAFS/03V: Introduces the concept of graphs and their use. The features of straight line and curved graphs are explored, as are the methods of reading information (interpolation and extrapolation). Emphasises reading the scales on the axes and the importance of zero.
ANGLES - MAFS/04V: Explores the definition of an angle, using practical examples such as a horse on the end of a lunge rein of different lengths. Examines the applications of the measurement of angles to the measurement of the length of circular arcs or distances and lengths in triangles.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 4 x 15 min.

Year of production

1980

Availability

Sale; 1994 sale: £80.00 (+VAT +p&p) each part 1994 sale: £175.00 (+VAT +p&p) (set)

Uses

University remedial mathematics; school mathematics.

Subjects

Mathematics

Keywords

algebra; angles; graphs; numbers

Credits

Cast

Mike Pentz

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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