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Peer reviewedAstin, J. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Stresses that powers are all based on geometric progressions which start at unity. Various patterns are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedJones, Lesley – Mathematics in School, 1991
Mathematical concepts occur spontaneously from many topics and can be developed in the framework of cross-curricular schoolwork. Consequently, students can gain knowledge of where mathematics arises and insight about its purposes. (Included are activities dealing with the reflectional and rotational symmetries of automobile hubcaps evolved from…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts
