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Maletsky, Evan M., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Worksheets are provided for use by students in grades 8 and above when sectioning a tetrahedron. Lesson objectives include the discovery of generalizations regarding the cross-sections of a tetrahedron. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Generalization, Geometric Concepts, Geometry

Smith, Lyle R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Using a geoboard to find polygons with given perimeters presents a problem which refines skills and provides an opportunity to inquire and discover. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Discovery Learning, Generalization, Geometric Concepts

Hirsch, Christian R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Worksheets for duplication are provided for this activity designed for students in grades 6-10. The objective of the activity is to have students discover generalizations about the patterns formed. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Algebra, Generalization, Geometric Concepts

Usnick, Virginia E.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents a method that connects the area formulas for triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids by focusing on the relationships between the bases and heights of each figure. Transformations allow figures to be reconceptualized to establish a general concept of area that can be applied to other figures. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Concept Formation, Generalization, Geometric Concepts

Shilgalis, Thomas W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Investigates the question concerning the maximum number of lines of symmetry possessed by irregular polygons. Gives examples to illustrate and justify the generalization that the number of lines of symmetry equals the largest proper divisor of the number of sides. Suggests related classroom activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Generalization, Geometric Concepts, Inquiry

Naraine, Bishnu – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an activity in which students develop their own theorem involving the relationship between the triangles determined by the squares constructed on the sides of any triangle. Provides a set of four reproducible worksheets, directions on their use, worksheet answers, and suggestions for follow-up activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Generalization, Geometric Concepts

Avital, Shmuel; Barbeau, Edward J. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1991
Presents 13 examples in which the intuitive approach to solve the problem is often misleading. Presents analysis of these problems for five different sources of misleading intuitive generators: lack of analysis, unbalanced perception, improper analogy, improper generalization, and misuse of symmetry. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Generalization, Geometric Concepts