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Bright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
The technique of organizing data in tables to solve counting problems in geometry is illustrated in the solution of five problems. (MN)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry, Instructional Materials
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Bright, George W., Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Worksheets to be used for practice on addition and multiplication are provided. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
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Randolph, Winifred; Jeffers, Verne G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mental Retardation
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Yvon, Bernard R.; Dopheide, Jane Dallinger – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Introductory and follow-up activities with Iggies, a tool for teaching and reinforcing the ability to discern likenesses and differences, are given. Two lessons for kindergartners are detailed, and some suggestions for other uses of Iggies are noted. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Kindergarten
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Bright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Using the two posters in this article, students are to search for patterns as a way of counting different types of squares and cubes obtained from a larger square or cube that is printed on the outside edge or surface. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
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Gallant, Inge; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Four worksheets for levels one-eight are included. Practice on addition, multiplication, fractions and decimals, and integers is provided through activities involving puzzling patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Burns, Marilyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Completing these worksheets leads students to discover patterns in the distribution of even numbers and numbers obtained by successive additions of 9 (primary grades). Worksheets for intermediate grades involve counting the number of factorizations for integers, and addition of the first nine whole numbers. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
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Burns, Marilyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Using these worksheets students explore patterns in numerical and geometric processes, and predict the outcomes when the processes are iterated further. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Induction, Instruction
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Van de Walle, John A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Track cards are manipulative materials used to promote verbalization, spatial perception, eye-hand coordination, simple problem solving, and fun in doing mathematics. (JT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts, Graphs
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Bruni, James V.; Silverman, Helene J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Paper squares, each divided into eight congruent triangles, can be used in a variety of activities introducing ideas related to symmetry, pattern, and geometric transformations. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry, Instruction
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Dana, Marcia; Lindquist, Mary Montgomery – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Eight teaching ideas involving circular shapes and patterns are described for grades one through eight. (JT)
Descriptors: Congruence, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
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Coburn, Terrence G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Four worksheets designed to be used with calculators are presented. For levels 1-2, counting is the focus; levels 3-4, estimation; levels 5-6, use of memory keys; and for levels 7-8, patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Practice on computation is provided using new and novel situations, with discovery of number patterns a bonus of the computation. Activities with disguised addition and multiplication tables for whole numbers and integers are presented for varying levels. (MNS)
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Drills (Practice), Elementary School Mathematics
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Taylor, Lyn; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presented are practical activities relevant to teaching mathematics in the American Indian culture that can be used in the non-Indian classroom. Discussed are tessellations, exercises that allow for artistic creativity and geometric exploration. The use of Pascal's triangle is included. (KR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics