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Problem Solving through Paper Folding
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Wares, Arsalan – Australian Mathematics Education Journal, 2021
The purpose of this article is to describe a couple of challenging mathematical problems that involve paper folding. These problem solving tasks can be used to foster geometric and algebraic thinking among students. The context of paper folding makes some of the abstract mathematical ideas involved relatively concrete. When implemented…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Manipulative Materials
Problem Solving through Paper Folding
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Wares, Arsalan – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2014
The purpose of this article is to describe a couple of challenging mathematical problems that involve paper folding. These problem-solving tasks can be used to foster geometric and algebraic thinking among students. The context of paper folding makes some of the abstract mathematical ideas involved relatively concrete. When implemented…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Manipulative Materials