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Peer reviewedBright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Using the two posters in this article, students are to search for patterns as a way of counting different types of squares and cubes obtained from a larger square or cube that is printed on the outside edge or surface. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
Peer reviewedLightfoot, John – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
A program is outlined for the treatment of Tessellations. Major topics are: Introduction; Tessellations; Regular Tessellation; Semi-Regular Tessellations; Nonregular Tessellations; and Miscellaneous Tessellations and Filling Patterns. (MP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Geometry, Mathematics Education, Patterns in Mathematics
Peer reviewedDuncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Presents two practice-discovery activities to furnish computational review in a nonroutine setting. Provides a worksheet for the activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedBezuk, Nadine S.; Armstrong, Barbara E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents five activities to help students construct meaning for multiplying fractions through real-world problem contexts, physical or pictorial models, the recognition of patterns, and the use of calculators. In the context of a garden plot, worksheets examine various aspects of parts of plots, patterns in plots, and a maximization problem.…
Descriptors: Calculators, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Fractions
