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Diagonal Sums: Practice, Discovery, and Proof
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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Mysticism and Magic in the Number Squares of Old China
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Swetz, Frank – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The origin of the magic square, its numerical concepts, and some procedures for its construction are discussed. (JT)
Descriptors: History, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Concepts, Numbers
Polyominoes
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Millington, W. – Mathematics in School, 1977
Designs and arrangements of pentominoes are examined. (SD)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
A Bulletin Board Idea for your Room
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Hutcheson, James W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
A puzzle involving computation and pattern observation is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Enrichment
Extracting Fifth Roots--A Classroom Activity
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King, Irv – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Instruction, Integers, Mathematical Enrichment
Pascal's Triangle Revisited
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Bidwell, James K. – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics, Number Concepts
Vedic Mathematics
Howse, Joseph – Mathematics Teaching, 1973
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Diagrams, History
Patterns in Powers
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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Descriptors: Congruence, Integers, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
Magic Triangles and a Teacher's Discovery
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Yates, Daniel S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
An activity similar to magic squares is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Learning Activities
Activities: Magic Triangles
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Caldwell, Janet – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
An activity that offers computational practice, pattern recognition, and the formulation of generalizations is described. (JT)
Descriptors: Addition, Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Enrichment, Number Concepts
Palindromes and the "Law of 11."
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Dockweiler, Clarence J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Several experiences with palindrome numbers are given, each leading to the "Law of 11." Conjectures for the reader to consider are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Mathematical Enrichment
Behold! A Magic Square
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Lott, Johnny W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1977
Magic squares are developed beginning with square arrays of playing cards. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games, Instruction
Partitions of Positive Integers: An Elementary Topic of Number Theory
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Lenz, Gerald E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Curriculum, Experiential Learning, Graphs, Instruction
Checkerboards and Sugar Cubes: Geometric Counting Patterns
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Duncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1973
The problem of determining the number of squares on a checkerboard is extended to finding the number of rectangles on an n x n board and finding the total numbers of cubes and rectangular solids in an n x n x n cube. (DT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
"Life," a Fascinating Game
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Meneghan, Lauren L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
The game of "Life" can be easily adapted for play by small groups and can be used in classroom activities. (SD)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Games
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