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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Olson, Travis A.; Regis, Troy P.; Papick, Ira J. – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2010
In this paper we consider important factors influencing different curricular approaches to the study of numerically and geometrically defined pattern-type problems in the middle school curriculum. Our analysis involves the consideration of recommendations from national standards documents and their influences on state framework documents…
Descriptors: National Standards, Kindergarten, Geometric Concepts, Grade 8
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Papick, Ira J.; Olson, Travis A.; Regis, Troy P. – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2010
In this paper we analyze the mathematical treatment of numerically and geometrically defined patterns in a variety of middle school curricula. We provide several examples that illustrate a need for rethinking how the study of patterns and generalizations are presented in middle grade mathematics curricula and discuss some natural implications to…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Geometric Concepts, Middle School Teachers, Mathematics Curriculum