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Hedger, Keith; Kent, David – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
A square lattice is used to generate classroom activities, such as counting the number of squares in a lattice of a given size. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedDuncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Four answers to a probability problem involving a perceived coincidence are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Diagrams, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedWyvill, Ron – Mathematics in School, 1983
Activities with triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal numbers are briefly discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedPaterno, James X. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
A familiar procedure for generating magic squares is reviewed. A surprising pattern is noted. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedYates, Daniel S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
An activity similar to magic squares is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Ehrlich, Amos – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Described are results obtained by students investigating double-diagrams, including discoveries of properties and accompanying proofs. (MP)
Descriptors: Diagrams, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Kuper, Marie; Walter, Marion – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Relationships between the linear dimensions, surface area, and volume of parallelepipeds are examined. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization, Geometry, Instruction
Peer reviewedBlackburn, Katie T.; White, David L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Simple patterns both in mathematics and music are discussed. Several activities using standard instruments and handmade devices are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Fractions, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedPauker, Andy – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
Tree diagrams with numbers in a given pattern generate questions related to pattern recognition and number concepts such as binary numbers and exponentials. (MP)
Descriptors: Instruction, Integers, Learning Activities, Number Concepts
Robinson, Rosemary – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
The use of dice and dominoes in the classroom is discussed as leading from counting activities to pattern recognition and discovery learning. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Johnson, David C. – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Four categories of abuses are discussed: calculations, games and puzzles; mystical button pushing; and checking answers. Useful activities are illustrated for the categories of calculations, patterns, exploration, applications, and new content. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Games
Peer reviewedLott, Johnny W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Magic squares are developed beginning with square arrays of playing cards. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedMilton, K. G. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Activities suitable for use with primary school students are described. The author offers advice concerning expectations of the students, use of the vocabulary of probability, integration of activities with other classroom work, and related topics. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Cohen, Don – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Upper elementary school students created their own algorithms for finding products of whole numbers. The algorithms were similar to familiar ones for finding products involving 9 and 11. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Ehrlich, Amos – Mathematics Teaching, 1977
A problem concerning the generation of an array of numbers is posed. The author examines the use of this problem in several secondary-school and college classes. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Instruction, Learning Activities
