Included are coordinate tic-tac-toe,'' cerebrathenics,'' polyhedron toss,'' and patterns and distortions.'' (Author)

Describes four activities at different levels for discovering the geometric properties of flags. Objectives, directions, extensions, answers, and worksheets are provided for each activity. (YP)

Several math activities designed to teach patterns which can be found in arrays of 16 squares organized into a four-by-four pattern are presented in this issue of "Student Math Notes." The activities include: (1) determining how many squares and rectangles are contained in a four-by-four array; (2) figuring out the least number of lines…

Evaluated was grade 6 of a televised arithmetic program, "Patterns in Arithmetic." The major goal was to determine whether or not the technique of item-sampling could be incorporated into a design effective for formative curriculum evaluation. Approximately 60 classes near Madison, Wisconsin, participated in the study. Tests were administered at…

It is noted that students sometimes have the misconception that square roots of integers are evenly spaced. The difficulty seems suited to approaches with calculators and computers, and is viewed arithmetically, graphically, and algebraically. It is suggested that differences between roots of successive pairs of consecutive integers be examined…

Presents a mathematics activity involving a function box for students to develop an understanding of patterns, relationships, and functions. Uses the function box as an aid in teaching about squares, cubes, and circles. (ASK)

Provides four activities asking students to observe and classify star patterns and to identify polygons and continuous paths while observing similarities and differences. Presents the objectives, directions, extensions, answers, references, and worksheet for each activity. (YP)

This learning module is designed to enable teachers to help children further develop their concepts of the meaning of numbers in our number system (including concepts of quanity, one-to-one correspondence, number order, before-after, greater than-equal to-less than, number patterns, and the structure of our number system). The module contains a…

Pascal's triangle can be used as early as grades five and six to teach children to recognize mathematical patterns. Children can be guided to discover patterns or sequences of numbers if they begin with pictures or physical objects which they can manipulate and count. (Author/BB)

Describes the use of spreadsheets in a third grade class to teach basic mathematical concepts by investigating the existence of vampires. Incorporates addition and multiplication skills, patterning, variables, formulas, exponential growth, and proof by contradiction. (LRW)

Presents a problem suggested for students in grades one through six concerning the concepts of grouping, reasoning, and pattern finding. Discusses the student problem-solving process. (ASK)

Challenging problems and project ideas for mathematically able students in grades 5 and 6 are reviewed. Number patterns are viewed as a good tool to introduce inductive and deductive thinking. Applications of mathematics in sales, the stock market, opinion polls, weather prediction, and other areas are discussed. (MP)

The "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics" furnishes many examples of how skills and concepts are built at the preceding levels, such as K-4, 5-8, or 9-12. This article illustrates the development of concepts and skills related to functions. Examples with diagrams are provided. (YP)

This material was produced by a task force of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to provide independent study projects for use in grades four through six. The major goals are as follows: (1) to encourage student research, investigation, and communication of mathematics through reporting and writing; (2) to provide activities that are…