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Peer reviewedMacGregor, Mollie; Stacey, Kaye – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1995
Approximately 1,200 students in years 7 to 10 were tested on recognizing, using, and describing rules relating 2 variables. Fourteen interviewed students saw a variety of patterns, many of which were not helpful for algebra. Outlines critical steps in moving from a table to an algebraic rule. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Functions (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedStemn, Blidi S.; Collins, Jill E. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2001
Presents a lesson that teaches number patterns through the Vedic matrix found in Vedic mathematics from India. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction
English, Lyn D.; Warren, Elizabeth A. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Assessment of general reasoning processes, elementary algebraic understanding, and novel problem solving of (n=147) seventh- and eighth-grade students found that abilities to generalize from patterns and tables of data and understanding variable constructs contributed significantly to application of algebraic concepts and processes. Questions…
Descriptors: Algebra, Foreign Countries, Generalization, Grade 7
