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Problem Solving: Definition, Terminology and Patterns
A very concise and informative article about problem solving. Provided are definitions, terminology and patterns associated with problem solving.
Success Link
Success Link: Exploring Limits and Recursive Sequences
A well laid-out lesson plan that uses a classroom simulation to show the medicine level in the body over a period of time. Students track on a chart the process of intake/elimination and problem solve what happens to the medicine over time.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Frogs
Use this interactive game to improve your knowledge and understanding of patterns and algebra. Can you describe a rule to follow where you make the least moves? Just follow the instructions below it.
US Department of Education
Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math for the Fun of It
This compilation of math activities engages parents and children in the use of math whenever they are at home. Packed with concise, high interest activities, related illustrations, detailed "parent pointers," and easy to following...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Let Math Begin With Addition
This introductory addition lesson, explores the relationship between adding and number patterns using a number pyramid designed by mathematician Carl Gauss. A short lesson with interesting facts and links to related games for practicing...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Running a Function Machine
The connected machine is a single function that takes an input, runs it through the network inside and produces an output. You control a network of function machines along with the input and the operation performed by each machine to...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Skip Counting Patterns
Are there repeating patterns in number counting? Recording skip counts may help reveal patterns that can be used in solving later math problems.