Gupta, Sandhya
(2018)
Shapes with sutli : the string game.
At Right Angles, 7 (3).
pp. 26-33.
ISSN 2582-1873
Abstract
This article describes an
activity where students
created different
geometrical shapes using
a closed-loop string and
developed conceptual
understanding by
engaging with properties
of the shapes. The activity
encouraged them to think
deeply about the meaning
of points, straight lines,
edges, faces, and angles
of geometrical shapes.
Using standard models
which are generally
available, students only
get to view geometrical
shapes or build them
by following a set of
instructions. However, the
activity described here
provided students the
opportunity to interact
with each other, build
various shapes and think
creatively about how to
prove their properties,
thus, developing an in-depth understanding.
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Articles in APF Magazines
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Authors: |
Gupta, Sandhya |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Geometrical shapes, Classroom engagement, Proof,
Visualization, 2D shapes, 3D shapes, Square, Cube, Tetrahedron, Octahedron, Dodecahedron, Games, Kinesthetic activities |
Subjects: |
Natural Sciences > Mathematics |
Divisions: |
Azim Premji University > University Publications > At Right Angles |
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Public |
URI: |
http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/3155 |
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