Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 33 Issue 2, June 1996
25 – 26
Lattice Hexagons: Pattern Discovery Activities
Bonnie H. Litwiller and David R. Duncan
Teachers are always interested in mathematical activities that encourage students to find patterns and make generalizations leading to formulas. Figures drawn on a lattice (square graph paper) provide a rich setting for this type of activity.