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| Mathematics in School | 6 |
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| Brunton, James | 2 |
| Duncan, David R. | 1 |
| Ericksen, Donna B. | 1 |
| Frank, Martha L. | 1 |
| Houghton, Chris | 1 |
| Litwiller, Bonnie H. | 1 |
| Millington, W. | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
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Peer reviewedMillington, W. – Mathematics in School, 1977
Designs and arrangements of pentominoes are examined. (SD)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedBrunton, James – Mathematics in School, 1974
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedBrunton, James – Mathematics in School, 1975
The use of paper folding to demonstrate polygons which give plane tessellations, conic sections, and the solutions to several problems is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction
Peer reviewedLitwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Mathematics in School, 1997
Describes an activity that utilizes four pattern blocks to help students understand and explain perimeter. Engages students in making and supporting conjectures about a scenario that involves trains composed of various shapes with different perimeters. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Enrichment Activities, Geometry, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHoughton, Chris – Mathematics in School, 1990
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)
Descriptors: Geometry, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedEricksen, Donna B.; Frank, Martha L. – Mathematics in School, 1991
Quilt-making is presented as an activity that helps elementary school children recognize and appreciate geometry in their world while developing their problem-solving skills. Students choose an appropriate pattern and cooperatively make the quilt. Related measurement questions and problems are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts
