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Magic Triangles and a Teacher's Discovery
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Yates, Daniel S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
An activity similar to magic squares is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Activities: Magic Triangles
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Caldwell, Janet – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
An activity that offers computational practice, pattern recognition, and the formulation of generalizations is described. (JT)
Descriptors: Addition, Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Concepts
Palindromes and the "Law of 11."
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Dockweiler, Clarence J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Several experiences with palindrome numbers are given, each leading to the "Law of 11." Conjectures for the reader to consider are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Mathematical Enrichment
Behold! A Magic Square
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Lott, Johnny W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Magic squares are developed beginning with square arrays of playing cards. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
"Life," a Fascinating Game
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Meneghan, 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
The Mobius Strip: An Elementary Exercise Providing Hypotheses Formation and Perceptual Proof
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Richardson, Lloyd I., Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
The author's experience in leading activities related to the Mobius strip to a fourth-grade class is discussed. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Induction
The Multiple Triangle: Experiences in Discovery.
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Ouellette, Hugh; Gannon, Gerald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Properties of a given array of numbers are discussed and some sample activity cards involving discovery of number patterns are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Sharing Teaching Ideas.
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Oliver, June; Savage, John – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Briefly presented are suggestions on using exercises in number patterns in second-year algebra and factoring quadratics in a 10th-grade enrichment class. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction
Recreational Mathematics with Coloured Cubes
Orton, A. – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games, Geometry
Problem Solving with Calculators
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Morris, Janet Parker – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
A variety of calculator activities is described for developing problem solving skills without getting involved in tedious computations. (JT)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
The Harmonic Triangle: Opportunities for Pattern Identification and Generalization.
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Stones, Ivan D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Properties of the harmonic number triangle are listed, and ways of generating the elements of harmonic triangles are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Fractions, History, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment
Bulgarian Solitaire.
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Nicholson, Al – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents three investigations related to the game Bulgarian Solitaire. Investigations ask students to find and represent optimal solutions to the problem, to identify cyclical solution patterns for different numbers, and to respond to questions involving the number and nature of the cyclical solutions. An appendix provides answers to questions.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Investigations, Learning Activities
Construction of Color Pictures and Movies from Clock Algebra
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Saenger, Robert M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
Using the methods described, pattern representation of operations in modular systems can be developed. (SD)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphs
Problem Solving: Some Thoughts and Activities.
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Slesnick, Twila – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
The problem-solving skills of logical thinking, critical thinking, visualization, and communication skills are linked with some activities for students. Sample activities with logic, strategies and patterns, breaking fixed notions, open-minded problems, spatial visualization, and communication are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment
A Geometric Cover.
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Ericksen, Donna B.; Frank, Martha L. – Mathematics in School, 1991
Quilt-making is presented as an activity that helps elementary school children recognize and appreciate geometry in their world while developing their problem-solving skills. Students choose an appropriate pattern and cooperatively make the quilt. Related measurement questions and problems are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts
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