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Number Patterns
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Carman, Robert A.; Carman, Marilyn J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Number Patterns and Bases.
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Peera, Zehra – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
The Mayan system of numeration, which used 20 as the base, is discussed. The material presented has been used to stir the curiosity of students in different systems of numeration. It has been helpful in promoting a speedier and better understanding of base 10. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education
The Multiple Triangle: Experiences in Discovery.
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Ouellette, Hugh; Gannon, Gerald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Properties of a given array of numbers are discussed and some sample activity cards involving discovery of number patterns are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Designs from Finite Arithmetic.
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Jacobson, Herbert R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The use of clock arithmetic patterns to make geometric patterns is presented as a tool to instruct students in the understanding of multiples in different systems. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics, Enrichment Activities, Geometric Concepts
Let's Do It: Concepts, Art, and Fun from Simple Tiling Patterns.
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Van de Walle, John; Thompson, Charles S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The construction of tesselations as a mathematics activity for young children is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Enrichment Activities, Geometric Concepts
Polygons on a Number Lattice: Sums, Products, and Differences.
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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Describes four activities designed to discover numerical patterns using a calculator or paper and pencil. Provides tables and figures for the activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
The Surprising Circle!
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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
Exploring Patterns, Relations, and Functions.
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Geer, Charles P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes three activities using dominoes, playing cards, and the calendar to give students mathematical experiences reinforcing basic skills and problem-solving strategies that involve patterns, relationships, and functions. Students discover mathematical relationships underlying the magic tricks used in the activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Enrichment Activities
Research into Practice: Spatial Sense and the Construction of Abstract Units in Tiling.
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Wheatley, Grayson H., Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Discusses a variation on tiling that offers opportunities for the construction of the fundamental mathematical concept of constructing abstract units called "unitizing." Tiling integrates geometric and numerical settings to develop spatial sense and present mathematics as constructing patterns. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Teaching Mathematics with Technology: Patterns in Measurement.
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Parker, Janet; Widmer, Connie Carroll – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Presents four hands-on and computer-based activities to develop measurement skills. Students examine, measure, compare, and contrast the area, perimeter, and volume of geometric figures using concrete materials and computer spreadsheets. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Mathematics Backpacks: Making the Home-School Connection.
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Orman, Sheryl A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Describes mathematics backpacks containing four mathematics activities designed to (1) strengthen the home-school connection; (2) present open-ended activities that encourage discussion; and (3) engage students and parents in learning mathematical concepts. Provides a sample draft letter to the parents, example activities, guidelines for…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Graphs
The Tangram: It's More than an Ancient Puzzle.
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Kriegler, Shelley – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents a unit of study involving tangrams that integrates geometric relationships, scale drawings, graphing, patterns, and logical thinking. Provides worksheets for independent and cooperative activities to discover geometric shapes using a specified number of tangram pieces. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Ideas.
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Hopkins, Martha H.; Gard, Diane M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes 4 activities for levels K-2, 3-5, 4-6, and 6-8 and a family activity that asks students to describe their community; use coordinates to represent the 4 voyages of Columbus; write a story based on a line graph of Lewis and Clark's expedition; determine serving sizes for astronauts in space; and investigate different modes of…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computation, Data Analysis, Discovery Learning