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Publication Date: 2008
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Experiments with Patterns
de Mestre, Neville
Australian Mathematics Teacher, v64 n1 p14-16 2008
This article presents a hands-on experiment that covers many areas of high school mathematics. Included are the notions of patterns, proof, triangular numbers and various aspects of problem solving. The problem involves the arrangements of a school of fish using split peas or buttons to represent the fish. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Animals, Mathematics Instruction, High Schools, Problem Solving, Problem Based Learning, Experiments, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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