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Peer reviewedMoran, Glenn T. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Outlines a lesson on the Fibonacci and Lucas sequences that captures student interest by presenting the opportunity for computation practice, mental mathematics, and proof for algebra students. Discusses an extension for solving simultaneous equations. (YDS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Lesson Plans, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedEnright, Brian E. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Explores algebraic thinking as children search for patterns while collecting, organizing, and graphing data and as they derive equations describing relationships found in the data. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Data Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedSchultz, James E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents suggestions for developing algebraic concepts beginning in the early grades to develop a gradual building from informal to formal algebraic concepts that progresses over the K-12 curriculum. Includes suggestions for representing relationships, solving equations, employing meaningful applications of algebra, and using of technology. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Equations (Mathematics)
