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Peer reviewedArcidiacono, Michael J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
An activity is described which can be used to introduce students to the general divisibility test for nine. (JP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Division, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedGreitzer, Samuel L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Peer reviewedDavis, Edward J.; Middlebrooks, Ed – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
A card trick that can be explained and justified using first-year algebra is presented. It illustrates the power of mathematics to unmask seemingly complex situations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedZeilberger, Doron; Todd, Philip – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
An unusual way of using the long multiplication algorithm to solve problems is presented. It is conceptually harder, since it involves negative numbers but is easier to perform once mastered, since the size of the multiplication table required is smaller than the standard one. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication
Dalton, LeRoy C., Ed.; Snyder, Henry D., Ed. – 1983
One of the main purposes of a mathematics club is to provide the opportunity for students to study exciting topics in mathematics not ordinarily discussed in the classroom. Each of the 10 chapters in this booklet is a collection of related subtopics. Each idea is presented and discussed; bibliographies then suggest in-depth reading. The chapters…
Descriptors: Clubs, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedWilliams, Horace E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
A method for generating 3x3 magic squares is developed. A series of questions relating to these magic squares is posed. An invesitgation using matrix methods is suggested with some questions for consideration. (LS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Class Activities, Educational Games, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedKissane, Barry V. – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Presented are the purposes served by mathematical investigation--the exploration of open situations in a relatively unstructured way--and an example (investigating numbers adding to 13), with numerous questions and conjectures. (MNS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedBoulger, William – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Patterns and relationships are shown between the Pythagorean theorem, Fibonacci sequences, and the golden ratio. Historical references also include the works of Euclid and Euler. These unexpected relationships can be used to motivate secondary students. (DC)
Descriptors: Enrichment, Geometric Concepts, Mathematicians, Mathematics History
Peer reviewedMohr, Dean J.; Leutzinger, Larry P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
The authors describe a series of magic tricks based on computation which they use in elementary and secondary school mathematics classes to motivate and challenge students. (SD)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games
Peer reviewedReimer, Wilbert – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Domino games are used to illustrate problem-solving techniques in a college principles-of-mathematics course. Students develop tables and use Pascal's triangle to find the total number of pips and the sum of numbers on the pieces. (DC)
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Discovery Learning
Download full textSuydam, Marilyn N., Ed.; Kasten, Margaret L., Ed. – Investigations in Mathematics Education, 1986
This issue of the journal contains abstracts and critiques of ten research reports. They address such topics as: (1) characterizing the Van Hiele levels of development in geometry; (2) children's ideas about commutativity in the early elementary arithmetic program; (3) two children's anticipations, beliefs and motivations about mathematics; (4) a…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
