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Peer reviewedFosnaugh, Linda S.; Harrell, Marvin E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1996
Presents an activity in which students use geometric figures, rep-tiles, to design a tile floor. Rep-tiles are geometric figures of which copies can fit together to form a larger similar figure. Includes reproducible student worksheet. (MKR)
Descriptors: Design, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedMaupin, Sue – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1996
Presents five worksheets that contain hands-on geometry activities dealing with the ideas of quadrilateral, trapezoid, parallelogram, isosceles, kite, axis of symmetry, and rhombus. (MKR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedClason, Robert G.; And Others – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Presents three sets of polygons marked so that visually appealing designs emerge when the polygons are assembled into tessellations that cover the plane. Provides ideas for using the different sets of tiles in the classroom and reactions of the students who assembled the patterns. (AIM)
Descriptors: Geometric Constructions, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Instruction
