National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Regional Conference and Exposition: Las Vegas, Nevada

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

238- Archimedes’ Box

Friday, October 25, 2013: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Brasilia 2 (Rio)
Lead Speaker:
Don S. Balka


Over two thousand years ago, Archimedes created the stomachion or “stomach turner,” a puzzle consisting of fourteen polygons that can be arranged in a twelve-by-twelve square such that all the vertices are integer points. Rather than creating bellyaches, teachers can use it to present and explore topics to increase geometric understanding.

Presentation Format: 6-8 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8

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