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Peer reviewedClarke, Doug – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1990
The author, using a weight machine in an airport lounge, varies the machine's input parameters of height and gender to generate data sets of ideal weight. These data are later used at in-service workshops and in both primary and secondary classrooms to explore patterns and make predictions. (JJK)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Mathematics Education
Willcutt, Bob – 1995
The books in this series provide an essential ingredient in the transition from concrete mathematical experience to the symbolic reasoning used in algebra. They aim to guide the student in building and extending manipulative patterns, collecting numerical data, and analyzing the results. The main objective of the activities in this book is for the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Concepts, Pattern Recognition
Peer reviewedPaterno, James X. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
A familiar procedure for generating magic squares is reviewed. A surprising pattern is noted. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Ehrlich, Amos – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Described are results obtained by students investigating double-diagrams, including discoveries of properties and accompanying proofs. (MP)
Descriptors: Diagrams, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Kuper, Marie; Walter, Marion – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Relationships between the linear dimensions, surface area, and volume of parallelepipeds are examined. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization, Geometry, Instruction
Peer reviewedUenishi, Roy Katsumi – Impact of Science on Society, 1984
Examines such questions as: (1) Can creativity be fostered by education, and if so, how? (2) What part does language, man's most effective tool, play in this process? and (3) Could the artificial intelligence of computers be enlisted in the quest for greater creativity? (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Oriented Programs, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education
Johnson, David C. – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Four categories of abuses are discussed: calculations, games and puzzles; mystical button pushing; and checking answers. Useful activities are illustrated for the categories of calculations, patterns, exploration, applications, and new content. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Games
Peer reviewedOrton, Tony; Reynolds, Charles – Mathematics in School, 1986
Advocated is developing intuitive ideas of limits whenever the opportunity arises in elementary mathematics. Examples are given for geometry, fractions, sequences and series, areas, probability, graphing, and the golden section. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedMeneghan, Lauren L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
The game of "Life" can be easily adapted for play by small groups and can be used in classroom activities. (SD)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Games
Gadge, Margaret W. – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Similar rectangles are the basis of a set of activities using newspaper. Topics arising include infinite series and Pythagorean theorem. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Learning Activities
Orton, A. – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games, Geometry
Peer reviewedOckenga, Earl, Ed.; Duea, Joan, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Activity sheets posing problems in which students must examine and test various possibilities are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiments, Hypothesis Testing
Hyerle, David – 1996
The brain works by making patterns, and this process can be visualized through a medium called visual tools. The book discusses three types of visual tools: brainstorming webs, task-specific organizers, and thinking-process maps. Sample lessons, assessments, and descriptions of visual tools in action are included. Emphasis is placed on the…
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Download full textMarzano, Robert J. – 1984
Acknowledging a growing national awareness of the need for direct instruction in higher order thinking skills within public education, this paper describes an instructional model for reinforcing thinking skills in the classroom, kindergarten through grade 12. Following an introduction justifying the model's reliance on the processing of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSanok, Gloria – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Transformations are defined and described through many examples. Teaching aids and activities for teaching about transformations are suggested. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
