Number patterns discovered by third graders are described and discussed. (MK)

Presents a mathematics problem on patterns. Outlines and discusses the general problem-solving procedures. (ASK)

Presents an activity for identifying patterns in the book "The Grouchy Ladybug" by Eric Carle. The book is appropriate for teaching many concepts including time, developing an alternative story line, and constructing a new book to involve children in thinking about how time passes on a clock as part of exploring patterns. (ASK)

Article is a demonstration lesson in elementary school mathematics that concentrates on mathematical patterns. (GB)

Introduces a popular children's book which is the foundation for activities that introduce students to some basic concepts of probability. Recommends the use of this book to engage middle grade students in exploring patterns related to counting. (ASK)

Describes a kindergarten teacher's experiences in using the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to increase students' awareness of basic number sense and understanding of patterns. (ASK)

Describes a simple yet dramatic procedure for producing symmetrical tessellated patterns. Tessellations are interlocking patterns that cover a surface. (JN)

Describes several activities to provide opportunity for the discovery of number patterns and shows the need for care in the descriptions of such patterns. (Author)

An activity is presented which provides a novel approach to number patterns, experience in following an unusual algorithmic procedure, and practice in systematic search techniques and basic facts. (MK)

Presents responses to a division problem appearing in the September, 1998 "problem solvers" section of this journal. (ASK)

Describes how classification came alive in a third grade classroom as children searched for rules or properties defining the five Platonic solids, then constructed a precise definition to classify these solids. (ASK)

Presents mathematics activities on tangrams to study geometrical shapes such as polygons, symmetrical shapes, and tangram jigsaws. (ASK)

Describes a lesson in which second grade students learn about data management, number sense, and patterns as they analyze, classify, and describe their fathers' shoes. (ASK)

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)

Describes a problem-solving lesson involving 24 attribute blocks in which students discuss relationships between patterns, colors, shapes, and quantity. (ASK)