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Publication Date: 2020-May
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Seeing Algebraic Structure: The Rubik's Cube
Milewski, Amanda; Frohardt, Daniel
Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, v113 n5 p397-403 May 2020
Few high school students associate mathematics with playfulness. In this paper, we offer a series of lessons focused on the underlying algebraic structures of the Rubik's Cube. The Rubik's Cube offers students an interesting space to enjoy the playful side of mathematics, while appreciating mathematics otherwise lost in routine experiences.
Descriptors: Algebra, Secondary School Mathematics, Play, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Elementary Secondary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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