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Thorpe, Jim – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
A discussion of what constitutes proof is given. Methods of teaching proof in a more intuitive and informal way than is usually done are suggested. (MK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMaletsky, Evan M., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
Mathematical activities suitable for reproduction as worksheets are suggested. These activities are adaptations of the classic tower puzzle and are intended to help students discover patterns, make generalizations, and use the strategy of solving simpler problems in order to solve a more difficult one. (MK)
Descriptors: Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Patternmaking
Peer reviewedChinn, Phyllis Zweig – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Explores the following classical problem: given any 30 points on a circle, join them in pairs by segments in all possible ways. What is the greatest number of nonoverlapping regions into which the interior of the circle can be separated? Presents strategies for solving this problem. (PK)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Induction, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Concepts
