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Quilt Blocks: Writing in the Geometry Classroom
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Gibson, Michelle; Thomas, Timothy G. – Mathematics Teacher, 2005
The introduction of quilt pattern consisting of many quilt blocks formed by congruent triangles, for writing by the students in the geometry classrooms, is studied. It is found that the students enjoyed this method and writing also helped in understanding the geometric concepts expanding their vocabulary in geometry.
Descriptors: Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation