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From the Geoboard to Number Theory to Complex Numbers
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Lichtenberg, Donovan R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Observation of patterns constructed on geoboards can lead to discussions of properties of primes, number sequences, and complex numbers. (SD)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Manipulative Materials, Number Concepts
Exploring the Multiplication Table and beyond.
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Cacha, Frances B. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Patterns and relationships found in the multiplication table of the numbers zero through nine are discussed as a means to helping students understand certain concepts. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Multiplication
Translating Number Words into the Language of Mathematics.
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Kliman, Marlene; Janssen, Susan – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1996
As students translate number words into the language of mathematics they explore number composition, equivalent expressions, and patterns in numbers and words. (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Intercultural Communication, Junior High Schools, Language Role
Ideas for Teachers
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Immerzeel, George; Wiederanders, Don – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Four worksheets showing how number patterns may be used to give extra practice and insight into the decimal numeration system and the basic properties of arithmetic. (MM)
Descriptors: Addition, Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Polygons on a Number Lattice: Sums, Products, and Differences.
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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Describes four activities designed to discover numerical patterns using a calculator or paper and pencil. Provides tables and figures for the activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Number-Lattice Polygons and Patterns: Sums and Products.
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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Presents two practice-discovery activities to furnish computational review in a nonroutine setting. Provides a worksheet for the activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Ideas.
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Cook, Marcy, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
The focus is on using the hundred chart to discover patterns, make predictions and generalizations, and visualize the number system in an organized manner. Four worksheets are on even-odd numbers (Levels 1-2), digits (Levels 3-5 and 5-6), and percentages (Levels 7-8). (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Mathematics Skills Sequence K-6. Revised, Summer 1986.
Myers, Marjorie, Ed.; And Others – 1986
This document provides a listing of the revised sequence of mathematics skills to be taught in grades K-6 in the Lancaster (Pennsylvania) School District. For each level the individual skills are grouped into categories, listed in sequence, and cross-referenced to specific pages in three mathematics textbook series. The categories of skills relate…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
Teacher to Teacher: My Way and the Highway.
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Miller, Louis – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Discusses explorations that students can engage in using the interstate highway system. (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Geography, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Patterns: Digits, Squares, and Bases
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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Patterns emerging when two-digit numbers in various bases are operated on by squaring and summing the digits. (SD)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Number Plaits
Bennett, Richard – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Students examined patterns emerging when numbers placed at vertices in a braided pattern were summed. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Induction, Instruction
From Number Patterns to Algebra: The Important Link.
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Pegg, John; Redden, Edward – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1990
The purpose of this article is to highlight and discuss the role of language as the link between experiences with number patterns and the emergence of algebraic notation. Discussed is a recommended approach. A sample of a written student response is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Content Area Writing, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies