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Peer reviewedRyden, Robert – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The nature of an investigation into numbers termed Nearly Isosceles Pythagorean Triples (NIPTs) is detailed. The exploration, even though it is stated to have no practical value, is defended as helping pupils see the beauty of patterns in mathematics. Two questions regarding the pattern of generating NIPTs are noted. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedRawson, 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
Peer reviewedHatfield, Mary M.; Bitter, Gary G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
N:4$2 N:4$N Reported are results of a Technical Education Research Centers (TERC) project describing telecommunication interactions between groups of students using the computer software unit "Connectany." Polygons are formed through repetitive "jumps" between points on a circle. Investigation questions and results are shared…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes
