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Peer reviewedSullivan, Mary M.; Panasuk, Regina M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1997
Presents a mathematical puzzle that asks about "missing" area and leads to an exploration of the Fibonacci sequence as well as genuine inquiry in plane geometry connected to algebra. Discusses the inquiry, the concepts, the solution, and an extension that deepens all students' understanding of the connections between algebra and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Area, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedPanasuk, Regina M.; Greenleaf, Yvonne – Mathematics Teacher, 1998
Introduces a technique for developing tasks suitable for group investigation where students work from sets of numerical examples toward making generalizations. (ASK)
Descriptors: Area, Cooperative Learning, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Activities
