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Peer reviewedMuller, Richard C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
The author explores relationships among the lengths of sides of a triangle, one of whose angles measures 60 degrees. A computer program designed to search for special triangles is included. (SD)
Descriptors: Computers, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedAustin, Joe Dan – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
Students use a series of isosceles right triangles constructed on a geoboard to discover patterns and form generalizations. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Discovery Learning, Geometry, Instruction
Peer reviewedTaylor, Lyn; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presented are practical activities relevant to teaching mathematics in the American Indian culture that can be used in the non-Indian classroom. Discussed are tessellations, exercises that allow for artistic creativity and geometric exploration. The use of Pascal's triangle is included. (KR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Kuper, Marie; Walter, Marion – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
Relationships between the linear dimensions, surface area, and volume of parallelepipeds are examined. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization, Geometry, Instruction
Peer reviewedMaxfield, Margaret W. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1976
Activities involving estimation of the number of objects in a configuration can motivate students to consider parametric models. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Geometry, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedCowan, Richard A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Having students find and cut out of graph paper the 12 pentominoes can provide an enjoyable exercise in perception, discovery, and double checking. The pentominoes can then be used to illustrate informally several geometric concepts. (SD)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
University of the South Pacific, Suva (Fiji). – 1976
This pamphlet introduces the student to the basic ideas and procedures of transformational geometry through a series of worksheets. After developing intuitively the idea of rigid motion, vector diagrams are introduced, and translations are discussed in some detail. (SD)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedMorris, Janet P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
A series of lessons in which the concept of symmetry is informally developed is described. Rotational and reflection symmetries are examined. Pictures and sample worksheets illustrate the article. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Clark, Jean – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
A learning activity relating modular arithmetic to patterns of figures determined by points equally spaced around a circle is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
Orton, A. – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games, Geometry
Peer reviewedPrichett, Gordon D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Geometric concepts and theorems can be discovered by high school students using the materials described. Among the topics explored are Platonic solids and Euler's formula. (SD)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction
Zaslavsky, Claudia – Teacher, 1981
Helping students notice the geometric shapes and symbols around them and in the world's cultures is a fascinating way to make mathematics meaningful. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Cultural Images, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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 reviewedJohnson, Martin L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Beginning with a set of design cards and a rectangular grid, students can generate interesting and colorful designs using rotations, reflections, and translations. (SD)
Descriptors: Design, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedOuellette, Hugh – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Five activities involving an array of numbers called an even triangle are given. Properties of the triangle are listed and some generalizations are proven. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematics Activities


