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Peer reviewedLyon, Betty Clayton – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The relation between the area of a rectangle and its perimeter is clarified by looking at patterns. Several examples involving rectangles with integral sides are presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Number Concepts, Pattern Recognition
Peer reviewedChilcote, Elinor; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Games and activities, which are fun, practical, and related to the child's world, are presented. Suggestions are given for building skills in estimating lengths, guessing how many, recognizing patterns in counting, multiplying with "waffles," classifying by attributes, and adding and subtracting with special cards, relays, and play…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Games
Peer reviewedBlackburn, Katie T.; White, David L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Simple patterns both in mathematics and music are discussed. Several activities using standard instruments and handmade devices are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Fractions, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
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
Peer reviewedSmith, Lyle R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Some activities are provided to help students develop a conceptual understanding of perimeter, area, and volume, as well as developing skills in spatial visualization and formulating generalizations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedNorman, F. Alexander – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
A series of activities involving figurate numbers that allow students at various levels to integrate numerical, geometric, arithmetic, patterning, measuring, and problem-solving skills are presented. A discussion of the geometric and numerical aspects of figurate numbers is included. Appended are IBM Logo procedures that will create pentagonal…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
Peer reviewedEricksen, 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
Ary, Temple S. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Three examples are given in which students create their own Logo software to explore the topics of number patterns and operations, fractions, and decimal parts in measurement. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedSunal, Dennis W.; Tracy, Dyanne M., Eds. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Two activities in which students use the human body to collect meaningful data that will be used symbolically in the form of sets of equations to search for patterns in nature are described. The mathematics and science concepts/skills, background information, objectives, lesson outline, and extensions are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Equations (Mathematics), Estimation (Mathematics), Human Body
Download full textCorwin, Rebecca B.; Russell, Susan Jo – 1990
A unit of study that introduces measuring as a way of collecting data is presented. Suitable for students in grades 3 and 4, it provides a foundation for further work in statistics and data analysis. The investigations may extend from one to four class sessions and are grouped into three parts: "Introduction to Measurement"; "Using Standard…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Data Analysis
Phillips, Elizabeth; And Others – 1991
The "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics" (1989) provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. The document not only addresses what mathematics students should…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics
Burton, Grace; And Others – 1992
The 1989 document, "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics," provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. This book, one in a series designed to interpret and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Enrichment, Data Analysis, Discovery Learning
