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Wyvill, Ron – Mathematics in School, 1983
Activities with triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal numbers are briefly discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Orton, Tony; Reynolds, Charles – Mathematics in School, 1986
Advocated is developing intuitive ideas of limits whenever the opportunity arises in elementary mathematics. Examples are given for geometry, fractions, sequences and series, areas, probability, graphing, and the golden section. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum
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Astin, 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
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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
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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Mathematics in School, 1997
Describes an activity that utilizes four pattern blocks to help students understand and explain perimeter. Engages students in making and supporting conjectures about a scenario that involves trains composed of various shapes with different perimeters. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Enrichment Activities, Geometry, Learning Activities
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Dixon, J.; Watkinson, R. – Mathematics in School, 1997
Describes two activities involving sorting, counting, and determining relationships that use sameness and difference, spatial skills, pattern identification, number bonds, and generalization. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
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Brown, Ken – Mathematics in School, 1986
Programs (using Logo) developed by children to produce multiples, the Fibonacci series, and square numbers are presented, with graphical representations of functions introduced. Another investigation involves drawing a circle using turtle graphics. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Functions (Mathematics)