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Albrecht, Bob – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Number patterns obtained by squaring numbers in a sequence are discussed. A BASIC program for use with TRS-80 is given. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Instruction, Pattern Recognition

Strangman, Kathryn Besic – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Ways of finding the sums of some interesting sequences of numbers are discussed. Finding the patterns creates a challenge, but the patterns are not too difficult for average pupils to discover. Mathematical induction can then be used to prove the formulas. (LS)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Induction, Instruction, Mathematics Education

Loomis, Alden H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Some patterns resulting from certain operations on numbers are discussed, analyzed, and explained. A method for predicting the outcome of these operations for any number is developed.
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction

Cacha, Frances B. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Patterns and relationships found in the multiplication table of the numbers zero through nine are discussed as a means to helping students understand certain concepts. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Multiplication

Sgroi, James T. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
Patterns that appear in the repeating digits of a decimal are used to help convince students that any infinite repeating decimal can be written in the form of a rational number. (JT)
Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Fractions, Instruction, Pattern Recognition

Parkerson, Elsa – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Playing with number patterns can lead students to discover some divisibility tests. (JT)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction

Smith, 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

O'Brien, Thomas C.; Shapiro, Bernard J. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1977
Elementary School Teachers were instructed on finding number patterns in a figure in one of three groups: individual discovery, group discovery, and expository. They were tested for recall, retention, and transfer. The expository groups did better on recall, but group discovery was more effective for retention and recall. (SD)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Research, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education

Sicklick, Francine P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Instruction, Integers, Mathematical Concepts

Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Patterns emerging when two-digit numbers in various bases are operated on by squaring and summing the digits. (SD)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Education

Ouellette, Hugh; Gannon, Gerald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Properties of a given array of numbers are discussed and some sample activity cards involving discovery of number patterns are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction

Farrell, Margaret A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction
Clark, Jean – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
A learning activity relating modular arithmetic to patterns of figures determined by points equally spaced around a circle is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry

Bright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Using the two posters in this article, students are to search for patterns as a way of counting different types of squares and cubes obtained from a larger square or cube that is printed on the outside edge or surface. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Instruction

Ewbank, W. A. – Mathematics in School, 1975
A game involving operations on whole numbers, observing patterns in the relationships between operands and results, and seeking problems yielding various numerical solutions is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning