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Thompson, Alba G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The problem-solving strategy "look for a pattern" is explored. The staircase problem and the region problem are discussed in detail, with varying solution procedures, and three other problem activities are outlined. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities

Van de Walle, John A.; Holbrook, Helen – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Described is a project in a third grade class in which problem-solving skills are developed through activities with patterns. Activities for growing picture patterns, making number tables, and developing open sentences or formulas are discussed and illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts

Long, Eleanor – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Chess experts remember meaningful knowledge in the form of networks or patterns. Applied to mathematics instruction, effective classroom approaches can use investigation to identify patterns or rules. Described are a class activity and a small-group activity to investigate addition of signed numbers and linear relationships. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning