This column contains brief notes on graphing in three dimensions; patterns in Pascal's triangle; plotting graphs by computer; and an application of the hypocycloid. (MM)

Students use a series of isosceles right triangles constructed on a geoboard to discover patterns and form generalizations. (MP)

Described are patterns in Pascal's triangle which are obtained when the entries are reduced modulo a prime number. (MM)

Provides an innovative aspect for worksheets in geometry for elementary grade math students. (AN)

THIS BOOKLET, ONE OF A SERIES, HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THE PROJECT, A PROGRAM FOR MATHEMATICALLY UNDERDEVELOPED PUPILS. A PROJECT TEAM, INCLUDING TEACHERS, IS BEING USED TO WRITE AND DEVELOP THE MATERIALS FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE MATERIALS DEVELOPED IN THIS BOOKLET INCLUDE (1) NUMERALS AND GEOMETRICAL PATTERNS, (2) ACTIVITIES FOR DISCOVERING PATTERNS…

This series of booklets is designed for use by students of ninth grade general mathematics. The units are the result of experimental work done by the General Mathematics Writing Project of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The series treats a variety of topics which are suitable for use with general mathematics students. Each unit…

This booklet, one of a series, has been developed for the project, A Program for Mathematically Underdeveloped Pupils. A project team, including inservice teachers, is being used to write and develop the materials for this program. The materials developed in this booklet include (1) number patterns, (2) measuring the interior and exterior angles…

Discusses the changing nature of mathematics. Describes how computers, applications, and cross-fertilization have produced new methods, theories, and models in the mathematical sciences transforming it into a powerful collection of tools for science. (RT)