As students translate number words into the language of mathematics they explore number composition, equivalent expressions, and patterns in numbers and words. (MKR)

Describes four activities designed to discover numerical patterns using a calculator or paper and pencil. Provides tables and figures for the activities. (YP)

Presents two practice-discovery activities to furnish computational review in a nonroutine setting. Provides a worksheet for the activities. (YP)

Suggests that there is sufficient interest in the changing arrangements of stars in the flag of the United States over the years to introduce a mathematical investigation into the various possible patterns of stars. (Author/JJK)

This booklet offers teacher instructions and student worksheets on number activities for gifted primary grade students. Three sections are included: (1) "moving numbers" which asks students to supply the missing member or members of addition and subtraction equations; (2) "number trails," which involve the completion of number…

A visual model of fractions, the tower of bars, is used to discover patterns. Examples include equalities, inequalities, sums of unit fractions, sums of differences, symmetry, and differences and products. Infinite sequences of numbers, infinite series, and concepts of limits can be introduced. (DC)

This document presents activities for use by middle school teachers which show how rational numbers and proportions are present in many real-world situations, including the collection and analysis of fractions, ratios, percents, and proportions, as well as rational number connections with geometry and similarity. The activities are divided into…

Practice on computation is provided using new and novel situations, with discovery of number patterns a bonus of the computation. Activities with disguised addition and multiplication tables for whole numbers and integers are presented for varying levels. (MNS)

Provides some examples of mathematics problems that have solutions involving triangular numbers. Illustrates the observation of number patterns from which conjectures and generalizations can be made. Suggests other extensions for further investigation. (ASK)

Presents an activity introducing probability and patterns to multigrade students. Uses the storybook "The Thirteen Days of Halloween" to demonstrate numbers, patterns, and probability. (ASK)

Describes a kindergarten teacher's experiences in using the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to increase students' awareness of basic number sense and understanding of patterns. (ASK)

Suggests guided discovery techniques to help students find the rule by which an arrival sequence of consecutively numbered school buses is considered a "success," and presents arguments by Honsberger for a formula to calculate the number of successful patterns for a given number of buses. (SEW)

Presents responses to a division problem appearing in the September, 1998 "problem solvers" section of this journal. (ASK)

Describes a lesson in which second grade students learn about data management, number sense, and patterns as they analyze, classify, and describe their fathers' shoes. (ASK)

This book uses foods as catalysts for learning mathematical concepts. Each hands-on activity in this math center suggests accessible, healthful, and easy-to-prepare foods to be used in school or at home. An introduction to parents and teachers includes supplies list, gobble-up germs poster, and food guide pyramid and serving information. The…