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O'Brien, Thomas D. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2006
Magic squares have been of interest as a source of recreation for over 4,500 years. A magic square consists of a square array of n[squared] positive and distinct integers arranged so that the sum of any column, row, or main diagonal is the same. In particular, an array of consecutive integers from 1 to n[squared] forming an nxn magic square is…
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Arithmetic, Educational Games, Logical Thinking
Oxberger, Nancy; And Others – 1979
Games and activities which involve problem solving are presented in order to help teachers develop the numeric, geometric, and logical thought processes of elementary school students. The activities and games (many of which are pencil-and-paper) require using logic, plan-ahead strategies, spatial reasoning, strategies based on prior patterns or…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics