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Wyvill, Ron – Mathematics in School, 1983
Activities with triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal numbers are briefly discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Lyon, 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
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Paterno, James X. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
A familiar procedure for generating magic squares is reviewed. A surprising pattern is noted. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
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Blackburn, 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
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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
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Orton, Tony; Reynolds, Charles – Mathematics in School, 1986
Advocated is developing intuitive ideas of limits whenever the opportunity arises in elementary mathematics. Examples are given for geometry, fractions, sequences and series, areas, probability, graphing, and the golden section. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum
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Astin, J. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Stresses that powers are all based on geometric progressions which start at unity. Various patterns are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
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Bright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Developing numerical relationships with calculators is emphasized. Calculators furnish some needed support for students as they investigate the value of fractions as the numerators or denominators change. An example with Logo programing for computers is also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
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Schatzman, Gary – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
An activity project is described which encourages students to question and experiment. Appendices provide examples of student results. (MNS)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
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Tirman, Alvin – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Three theorems for Pythagorean triples are presented, with discussion of how students can amend their ideas about such numbers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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DiDomenico, Angelo S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Deriving all Pythagorean triples from simple patterns within an addition table is presented, with formulas included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Addition, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Mathematics
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Liedtke, Werner – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Lessons for first-grade students deal with the numbers five and six. How groups of five and six differ is the focus of the comparing and counting activities. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 1, Learning Activities
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
A programing contest was designed to promote interest in mathematical randomness. Student-developed programs making clever uses of random numbers are presented. Modifications users might make are suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Number Concepts
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Howden, Hilde – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
What is number sense, why it is important, how it is taught, and how it is measured are each discussed. Examples with concrete materials, calculators, and pattern recognition are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
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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
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