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An Experience with M. C. Escher and the Tessellations.

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Gutierrez, Angel – Mathematics in School, 1983

Experiences with tessellations used with a group of preservice elementary teachers are described. Specific illustrations of patterns are included, with details on how these are analyzed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education

Ideas.

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Nevin, Mary Lou; Fennell, Francis, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992

The focus of this article is patterns and pattern making using geometric figures. Included are sequentially planned activities for K-8 students that help them first to discover the attributes of various figures and later how to combine these figures into patterns. Finally, this information is applied to real world activities such as quilting and…

Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts

American Indians, Mathematical Attitudes, and the Standards.

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Taylor, Lyn; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991

Presented are practical activities relevant to teaching mathematics in the American Indian culture that can be used in the non-Indian classroom. Discussed are tessellations, exercises that allow for artistic creativity and geometric exploration. The use of Pascal's triangle is included. (KR)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics