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Peer reviewedFrancis, Richard L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Some properties of perfect numbers are illustrated. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedEngle, Jessie Ann – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
A problem solving approach to the teaching of the Pythagorean Theorem is described. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Geometry, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedWang, Carl; Woo, Norman – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
An ancient Chinese method of calculating ages indirectly can provide interesting practice with number concepts. (SD)
Descriptors: History, Learning Activities, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedHartman, Janet – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Three worksheets for use in studying triangular, square, and pentagonal numbers are presented. (SD)
Descriptors: Instruction, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedStewart, Ward R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Students, playing the game described, develop strategies for guessing the four-digit number chosen by the opponent. The rules of the game are easily understood by low achievers, yet strategy development is challenging to advanced students. The game can be extended to numbers having more digits. (SD)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Experiential Learning, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedArcidiacono, Michael J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
An activity is described which can be used to introduce students to the general divisibility test for nine. (JP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Division, Games, Instruction
Peer reviewedMaletsky, Evan M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Ancient numeration systems form the basis for these worksheets. (SD)
Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedOsborne, Ursula – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
A program in which Spanish-speaking high school students were taught basic number skills is described. The program was individualized, and used a variety of activities and materials. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Individualized Instruction, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedCohen, David B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
A method of finding large primes is described. High school students can use the test using hand calculators, or by programing a computer. (SD)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Programs, Computers, History
Peer reviewedBolduc, Elroy J., Jr. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
The algorithms for finding cube roots is approached by slicing a cube. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1979
Three topics related to teaching mathematics are discussed: a problem with the order of operations, teaching fractions, and an application of the distributive property. (MP)
Descriptors: Fractions, Instruction, Learning Activities, Number Concepts
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1979
Topics covered include alternate methods for finding LCM and GCF, imaginative word problems, and a primes-breakdown method of factoring quadratics. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedAviv, Cherie Adler – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
These worksheets deal with sums of numbers. Students are asked to find the relationship between the last number in the series, the number of addends, and the sum. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1978
Four articles are presented in this monthly column: dealing effectively with metric conversions; teaching how to round numbers; why a false statement implying a false statement is true--a discovery explanation; and a third-grade puzzle with interesting implications. (MP)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Logic, Measurement
Peer reviewedOuellette, Hugh – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Five activities involving an array of numbers called an even triangle are given. Properties of the triangle are listed and some generalizations are proven. (MP)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematics Activities
