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1. PAPER FOLDING AT THE EAST MIDLANDS JOINT ATM/MA BRANCH.

Author

Smith, Rob, Singhal, Wendy, Sarfo-Karikari, Edward, and Price, Mike

Subjects
*PAPER arts, *MATHEMATICS education, *BRITISH education system, *GEOMETRIC shapes, *WORD problems (Mathematics), *TESSELLATIONS (Mathematics)
Abstract

The article discusses a session held in East Midlands, England titled "Mathematical Theory of Paper Folding" held in the summer of 2013 designed for use in teaching mathematics. Topics discussed include the construction of two- and three-dimensional (3-D) shapes using A-size paper, the use of paper folding to solve mathematical word problems, and tessellations.

Published
2014

2. Irrational paper-folding.

Author

Haworth, Anne and Watson, Anne

Subjects
*PAPER arts, *SQUARE root, *CREATIVE activities & seat work, *ACTIVITY programs in education, *MATHEMATICS education
Abstract

Suggests a paper-folding activity that can be connected to the "sloping squares" task in mathematics. Creation of square roots by folding paper.

Published
2005

3. PAPER FOLDING FRACTIONS.

Author

Willson, William Wynne

Subjects
*FRACTIONS, *RECTANGLES, *PAPER arts
Abstract

Comments on an article by Malcolm Swan in 'Mathematics Teaching' magazine in which he described a way to divide up the length of a rectangle into fractions using a series of folds.

Published
2002

4. ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.

Subjects
*MATHEMATICS education, *TEACHING methods, *PAPER arts, *ACTIVE learning, *CRITICAL thinking, *STUDENTS, QUESTIONS & answers
Abstract

The article presents the author's discussion on a teaching method which develops students' skills and understanding about mathematics. The paper-folding activity known as Dragon curves is a strategy that lets the teachers to ask questions about the folding. The authors believe that asking good questions is an important part of teaching children mathematic thinking. Thus, Dragon curve activity is a proper strategy in mathematics teaching.

Published
2007

5. PLAYING AROUND WITH 30° 60° 90° TRIANGLES.

Author

Ollerton, Mike

Subjects
*MATHEMATICS education (Primary), *GAMES in mathematics education, *MATHEMATICAL periodicals, *PAPER arts, *PLANE geometry, *TRIANGLES, *GEOMETRIC shapes
Abstract

The article offers information on creative methods used in mathematical education with special focus on incorporating games including shape-making through paper folding to study 30°, 60° and 90° triangles. The article mentions a few accessible problems in dealing with these triangles. It also discusses several articles on various topics, featured on the website of the journal including activities for pivotal tables and the craft of teaching.

Published
2011