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Many Faces Have I.

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Zilliox, Joseph T.; Lowery, Shannon G. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997

Describes an extended investigation of polygons and polyhedra which was conducted in response to a challenge posed in Focus, a newsletter from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Students were challenged to construct a polyhedron with faces that measure more than 13 inches to a side. Outlines the process, including the questions posed…

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Discovery Processes, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning

Investigation of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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Peace, Nigel; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1997

Describes an activity in which geometry and trigonometry are studied using pyramids. Identical model pyramids are constructed from card stock, along with pyramids of different proportions and cuboids to use as controls. Also includes an investigation of some apparently non-scientific claims. (DDR)

Descriptors: Data Analysis, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Experiential Learning