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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presented are four activities which allow students to work with rhombus patterns. These activities encourage students to search for, test, and verify patterns and to also practice computation and work with ratios. Diagrams needed for each activity are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Computation, Geometry, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
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Baker, Delores; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Uses of calculators to teach the concept of exponents are described. Topics covered on activity sheets include powers of two, number systems, and powers as repeated multiplication. Cooperative learning is emphasized. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary School Mathematics
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Zaslavsky, Claudia – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Described is how folk art can be used to teach spatial thinking and symmetry. Activities are open-ended and can be used for all age groups and levels of development. Mathematics is integrated with the study of culture, art, and history in these activities. (KR)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Activities, Cultural Influences, 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
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Young, Sharon L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presented are activities that focus on gathering, using, and interpreting data about fingerprints as a basis for integrating mathematics and science. Patterns, classification, logical reasoning, and mathematical relationships are explored by making graphs, classifying fingerprints, and matching identical fingerprints. A parent-involvement activity…
Descriptors: Classification, Data Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics