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Chinn, Phyllis Zweig – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Explores the following classical problem: given any 30 points on a circle, join them in pairs by segments in all possible ways. What is the greatest number of nonoverlapping regions into which the interior of the circle can be separated? Presents strategies for solving this problem. (PK)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Induction, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Concepts
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Rawson, Bill – Mathematics in School, 1990
Discusses six activities from concrete to abstract related to geometric patterns. The stages of the activities are familiarization, starting point, walkabout, do-it-yourself, and investigation. Provides pictures of diverse patterns. (YP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts
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Schwartzman, Steven – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Investigates the arithmetic curiosity that when any integer is raised to the fifth power, the digits unit of the result is always the same as the digits unit of the original number. Explores results in number bases other than 10 via the computer. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Curriculum