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Peer reviewedSpeck, Royce A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
A coordinate system is imposed on a geoboard to form a table that leads to the discovery of the formula n[(n+1)(n+1)] (n+2)/12. Proof is by induction. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics
Peer reviewedDuncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1973
The problem of determining the number of squares on a checkerboard is extended to finding the number of rectangles on an n x n board and finding the total numbers of cubes and rectangular solids in an n x n x n cube. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Gadge, Margaret W. – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Similar rectangles are the basis of a set of activities using newspaper. Topics arising include infinite series and Pythagorean theorem. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSmith, Lyle R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
Some mathematical patterns are explored by visualizing and counting line segments, squares, cubes, and relationships between them. (JT)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Induction, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedDiDomenico, Angelo S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Deriving all Pythagorean triples from simple patterns within an addition table is presented, with formulas included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Addition, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedMauland, Lyle E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Patterns resulting from polygonal numbers are explored, with examples of triangular, square, pentagonal, rectangular, and other numbers. Tables and formulas to be developed are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Download full textBureau of Indian Affairs (Dept. of Interior), Window Rock, AZ. – 1977
Heavy emphasis is placed on development of understanding of arithmetic in this mathematics curriculum prepared specifically for Navajo children and intended for use in reservation schools. Materials are presented so that only when a given concept is understood are skills associated with it and a written format introduced. Learning activities…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education
Chick, Helen L., Ed.; Vincent, Jill L., Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2005
This document contains the second volume of the proceedings of the 29th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Conference papers are centered around the theme of "Learners and Learning Environments." This volume features 43 research reports by presenters with last names beginning between Adl…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Research Reports, Symbols (Mathematics)
