A chart is described which gives children an opportunity to discover prime and composite numbers and which leads to discussions of the associative and commutative laws, multiplication by 1, and powers and exponents. (DT)

Worksheets are provided which use basic geometric forms as a vehicle for student discovery of efficient counting procedures and of counting patterns. (DT)

Mathematical worksheets are presented for use in the elementary school classroom. The sheets deal with arithmetic and number patterns, one being for the primary grades, the other for grades 4 to 8. (RS)

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

Some patterns resulting from certain operations on numbers are discussed, analyzed, and explained. A method for predicting the outcome of these operations for any number is developed.

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)

Playing with number patterns can lead students to discover some divisibility tests. (JT)

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)

Suggested activities involving number patterns, using the idea of a number machine." (MM)

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 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)