
ERIC Number: EJ458196
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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Geometric Patterns for Exponents.
Thompson, Frances M.
Mathematics Teacher, v85 n9 p746-49 Dec 1992
Presents activities that use visual-geometric models to help students develop their understanding of exponents and division of powers with the same base. Presents opportunities for students to discover patterns for themselves and communicate these findings to others. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Diagrams, Discovery Learning, Division, Exponents (Mathematics), Geometric Constructions, Learning Activities, Manipulative Materials, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Patterns in Mathematics, Secondary Education, Transformations (Mathematics), Visualization
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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