This month's investigations deal with patterns and the importance of looking at data from more than a single perspective. The investigations focus upon ordering animals in some way. Includes reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)

Discusses opportunities to use nursery rhymes to aid in the mathematical development of young children. Considers rhymes that involve patterns, ordering, and problem solving. (MKR)

A method for helping students to find formulas involving symmetry under various conditions is explained. Necklace symmetries, orbit counting, tetrahedra and cubes, relationship patterns, and finding patterns are discussed. (CW)