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Peer reviewedSwetz, Frank – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Magic circles, number puzzles somewhat more complex than magic squares, are described and discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Chinese, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedHughes, Barnabas B. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1979
The article includes a short history of polygonal numbers, a method for finding the root of a polygonal number, and suggestions for using polygonal numbers in the classroom. (MK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedPitts, J. L. – Mathematics in School, 1979
Patterns generated by the set of natural or counting numbers are discussed. Included are quartic, odd, square, and triangular numbers. (MK)
Descriptors: Addition, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Peer reviewedSchalch, Zoe; Wallace, Robyn – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Four activity workshops are suggested which might be used for several different purposes. The reproducible worksheets address clock patterns, patterns with tides, extending Pythagoras, and fractions extended. (PK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedSchwartzman, Steven – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Investigates the arithmetic curiosity that when any integer is raised to the fifth power, the digits unit of the result is always the same as the digits unit of the original number. Explores results in number bases other than 10 via the computer. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Curriculum
