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Forseth, Sonia; Troutman, Andria Price – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Descriptors: Design, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Instruction
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Niemann, Christopher E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
Children enjoy playing a game based on addition module seven. The system can be applied to questions concerning the days of a week. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
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Wyvill, Ron – Mathematics in School, 1973
Modular arithmetic is used to find the frequency of Friday 13th's in any year. (MM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics
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Olson, Melfried; Olson, Judith – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Describes a pattern which emerged from an examination of the digits of the squares of numbers. Provides eight examples having the pattern at the units or tens digit of the number. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Sawyer, W. W. – Mathematics in School, 1977
In response to an earlier article advocating the elimination of fractions from the curriculum, the author argues for their retention. He points out examples of their use in music and physic, and discusses methods of presenting operations on fractions. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Hardin, Daniel D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A method of identification of pigs used by farmers is described as an application of a base three numeration system. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
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Bohan, Harry; Bohan, Susan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Uses ancient Egyptian numeration system in a new setting to extend the concepts of base, place value, and correspondence. Discusses similarities and differences between the Egyptian and decimal systems. Students are asked to propose changes to make the Egyptian system easier. (LDR)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications
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Saenger, Robert M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
Using the methods described, pattern representation of operations in modular systems can be developed. (SD)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphs
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Sawyer, W. W. – Mathematics in School, 1989
This article discusses the classroom use of discovery of number pattern. Provided are examples of a table of squares, multiplications of numbers, and algebraic expressions. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications