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Peer reviewedGibbs, William; Sihlabela, Mprophet – Mathematics in School, 1996
Describes the use of string figures to help students develop intuitive concepts about shape and space. (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedAbramovich, Sergei – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1998
Argues that basic components of discrete mathematics can be introduced to students through gradual elaboration of experiences with iconic spreadsheet-based simulations of concrete materials. Suggests that the study of homogeneous and heterogeneous patterns of manipulative spreadsheet templates allows for appreciation of the development of…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Manipulative Materials
Brumbaugh, Doug – 1994
This resource book for algebra contains games, tricks, and quick activities for the classroom. Categories of activities include puzzlers, patterns, manipulatives, measurement, graphing, and a section that contains reproducible statement and value cards. Twenty one puzzle problems, four pattern activities, and 11 quick activities that engage…
Descriptors: Algebra, Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Educational Games
Peer reviewedDana, 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
Peer reviewedKriegler, 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
