Algebra in Everyday Life (A Way of Thinking About Numbers)

Duration: 11 min.

Year Published: 1948

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: David A. Smart (producer); R. Orin Cornett

Description: Jim shows Grace how she can use algebra to find out the quantities of red and yellow paint she needs to make enough orange paint to complete some stage scenery. Demonstrates the algebraic steps of observation, translation, manipulation, and computation, and mentions other uses of algebra.

Complete Record: ALGEBRA IN EVERYDAY LIFE. Coronet, c1948. 11 min., sd., b&w, 16mm. Summary: An explanation of the uses of algebra in solving problems of everyday life. Demonstrates three steps in the algebraic process: observation, translation, and manipulation and computation. Credits: Educational collaborator, R. Orin Cornett. © David A. Smart; 27Dec48; MP4240.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films

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