National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

202- Geometry Gems: Dissections That Promote Mathematical Thinking and Spatial Reasoning

Thursday, April 18, 2013: 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
Mineral Hall A-C (Hyatt Regency )
Lead Speaker:
Patricia S. Baggett
Co-Speaker:
Andrzej Ehrenfeucht

Handouts
  • nctm geometry gems 2013 denver.pdf (668.6 kB)

  • Geometric dissections involve cutting a figure into parts that are rearranged to form another figure. The mathematics is based on the theorem that any polygon can be transformed into any other of the same area by cut and paste. We will design and construct 2- and 3-D dissection puzzles and explore their mathematics and history.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8

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