Suggests that there is sufficient interest in the changing arrangements of stars in the flag of the United States over the years to introduce a mathematical investigation into the various possible patterns of stars. (Author/JJK)

This math curriculum guide, correlated with the numerical coding of the Math Skills List published by the Migrant Student Record Transfer System, covers 10 learning areas: readiness, number meaning, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics, and sets. Each exercise is illustrated by a large…

A classroom activity in which numbers are assigned to words on the basis of geometric configuration of the letters is described. (SD)

A paper staircase drawn on a grid forms the basis for a discovery lesson in algebra. (DT)

Many activities are described for teaching two fundamental concepts concerning one-half. These concepts are one-half of a number and one-half of the size. (JT)

Scavenger hunt activities for a range of mathematical topics are presented. Numbers, measurements, fractions, and geometry are among the topics included for the 14 types of hunts described. (MNS)

A sequence of activities leading to the concept of Pi is suggested. (DT)

An activity is described in which PI is approximated by measuring the perimeters of regular polygons inscribed in a unit circle. (DT)

Shows various methods of folding and cutting 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 9-, and 11-pointed stars. Discusses the geometry underlying each method. (MKR/SW)

The algorithms for finding cube roots is approached by slicing a cube. (SD)

Similar rectangles are the basis of a set of activities using newspaper. Topics arising include infinite series and Pythagorean theorem. (MP)

Three theorems for Pythagorean triples are presented, with discussion of how students can amend their ideas about such numbers. (MNS)

Deriving all Pythagorean triples from simple patterns within an addition table is presented, with formulas included. (MNS)