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Peer reviewedSakshaug, Lynae – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1999
Presents responses to the pattern problem that appeared in the November 1998 "Problem Solvers" section of this journal. (ASK)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedPagni, David L.; Shultz, Harris S. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1999
Presents a problem that requires solving a card problem by exploring patterns that will lead to a logical solution. Involves students in developing and analyzing their own algorithms as well as discussing their reasoning with peers. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedSakshaug, Lynae – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Presents a problem suggested for students in grades one through six concerning the concepts of grouping, reasoning, and pattern finding. Discusses the student problem-solving process. (ASK)
Descriptors: Classification, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
