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Peer reviewedSiebuhr, Ted – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Geometric construction problems are recommended as sources of stimulating exercises for mathematics classes. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedPagni, David L.; Gannon, Gerald E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Presented is a method for finding two triangles that have five pairs of congruent parts, yet fail to be congruent. The solution is thought to involve some creative insights that should challenge both the teacher and students to recall and analyze all the congruence axioms and theorems. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instructional Materials
Fielker, David S. – Mathematics Teaching, 1981
The problem of finding the maximum number of right angles a polygon can have, given the number of sides, is discussed in detail. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Harry – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities to teach the formula for the area of a rectangle that require students to determine the cost of refurbishing their school's tennis courts. Students collect their own data, organize information, and make decisions individually and as a group to solve the problem. Worksheets are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedDotseth, Karen A., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents a series of activities that help students discover the Pythagorean Theorem and extension activities to explore various dissection proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Includes reproducible worksheets. (MDH)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning
