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Strangman, Kathryn Besic – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Ways of finding the sums of some interesting sequences of numbers are discussed. Finding the patterns creates a challenge, but the patterns are not too difficult for average pupils to discover. Mathematical induction can then be used to prove the formulas. (LS)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Induction, Instruction, Mathematics Education
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Smith, Lyle R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
Some mathematical patterns are explored by visualizing and counting line segments, squares, cubes, and relationships between them. (JT)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Induction, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Lucas, John F. – MATYC Journal, 1978
The author organizes some of the information known about the problem of dividing space by five planes in general position along with its extensions, and consolidates it to highlight some interesting patterns in both methods of solving analogous problems and their results. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometry, Higher Education, Induction
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Weaver, Cloman – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Details of an investigation into polygonal numbers are given. From a study of the tabled series, patterns are discovered both within and between the various polygonal series. From a study of these results and the corresponding figures, formulas are developed. (LS)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts, Induction
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
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Burns, Marilyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Using these worksheets students explore patterns in numerical and geometric processes, and predict the outcomes when the processes are iterated further. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Induction, Instruction
Furey, Wendy G. – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
While repairing a sleeping bag, the author observed that the quilt stitching was unicursal. This led to development of a classroom activity relating the stitching patterns of quilts to the highest common factor of the numbers of "bumps" in each direction. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Geometry