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Peer reviewedDuncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1973
The problem of determining the number of squares on a checkerboard is extended to finding the number of rectangles on an n x n board and finding the total numbers of cubes and rectangular solids in an n x n x n cube. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Peer reviewedRobitaille, David F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Enrichment Activities, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedMorris, Janet Parker – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
A variety of calculator activities is described for developing problem solving skills without getting involved in tedious computations. (JT)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedStones, Ivan D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Properties of the harmonic number triangle are listed, and ways of generating the elements of harmonic triangles are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Fractions, History, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedNicholson, Al – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents three investigations related to the game Bulgarian Solitaire. Investigations ask students to find and represent optimal solutions to the problem, to identify cyclical solution patterns for different numbers, and to respond to questions involving the number and nature of the cyclical solutions. An appendix provides answers to questions.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Investigations, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSlesnick, Twila – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
The problem-solving skills of logical thinking, critical thinking, visualization, and communication skills are linked with some activities for students. Sample activities with logic, strategies and patterns, breaking fixed notions, open-minded problems, spatial visualization, and communication are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedEricksen, Donna B.; Frank, Martha L. – Mathematics in School, 1991
Quilt-making is presented as an activity that helps elementary school children recognize and appreciate geometry in their world while developing their problem-solving skills. Students choose an appropriate pattern and cooperatively make the quilt. Related measurement questions and problems are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts
Porter, Richard D. – 1978
This set of transparency masters of mathematical puzzles has as its intent the development of logical and perceptual skills. The puzzles include patterns, magic squares, and counting problems. Solutions and follow-up suggestions are provided on the back of each page. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Logical Thinking
Peer reviewedPagni, David L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Presented is an activity that explores the relationship between the size of a rectangle and the number of squares intersected by a diagonal. Students incorporate pattern recognition and the concept of the greatest common divisor in solving the problem. A sample worksheet is provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Geometry
Peer reviewedMiller, William A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Provided is a teacher's guide for a problem-solving activity that establishes a link between number patterns and geometry by focusing on the development of recurrence relations established when generating central polygonal numbers. Reproducible worksheets and a 3.0 BASIC program for the activity are given. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Enrichment Activities
Phillips, Elizabeth; And Others – 1991
The "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics" (1989) provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. The document not only addresses what mathematics students should…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Mathematics
Burton, Grace; And Others – 1992
The 1989 document, "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics," provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. This book, one in a series designed to interpret and…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Enrichment, Data Collection, Discovery Learning
Burton, Grace; And Others – 1992
The 1989 document, "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics," provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. This book, one in a series designed to interpret and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Enrichment, Data Analysis, Discovery Learning
