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| Reynolds, Charles | 1 |
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Peer reviewedAdamson, Beryl – Mathematics in School, 1978
An analysis of the rabbit problem reveals some of the fascinating properties of the Fibonacci numbers. (MP)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedWyvill, Ron – Mathematics in School, 1983
Activities with triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal numbers are briefly discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedOrton, Tony; Reynolds, Charles – Mathematics in School, 1986
Advocated is developing intuitive ideas of limits whenever the opportunity arises in elementary mathematics. Examples are given for geometry, fractions, sequences and series, areas, probability, graphing, and the golden section. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedAstin, J. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Stresses that powers are all based on geometric progressions which start at unity. Various patterns are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedMacDonald, Theodore H. – Mathematics in School, 1975
Activity questions based on the prime factorization of numbers can be answered by reference to the lattice structure of factors. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedEwbank, W. A. – Mathematics in School, 1975
A game involving operations on whole numbers, observing patterns in the relationships between operands and results, and seeking problems yielding various numerical solutions is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedBrown, Ken – Mathematics in School, 1986
Programs (using Logo) developed by children to produce multiples, the Fibonacci series, and square numbers are presented, with graphical representations of functions introduced. Another investigation involves drawing a circle using turtle graphics. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Functions (Mathematics)
