Project Origami: Activities for Exploring Mathematics
By addebook • Jun 28th, 2008 • Category: Mathematics •
•
Project Origami: Activities for Exploring Mathematics
Publisher: A K Peters, Ltd.
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2006-03-11
Sales Rank: 90555
ISBN / ASIN: 1568812582
EAN: 9781568812588
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: A K Peters, Ltd.
Studio: A K Peters, Ltd.
Average Rating: 5
Product Description:
When it comes to mathematics, paper isn’t just for pen and pencil any more! Origami, the art and science of paper folding, can be used to explain concepts and solve problems in mathematics-and not just in the field of geometry. The origami activities collected here also relate to topics in calculus, abstract algebra, discrete mathematics, topology, and more.
Using origami, learn about:
Solving Cubic Equations
Bucky Balls and PHiZZ units
Matrix models for folds
Gaussian Curvature and much more!
Review:
James Tanton
Thomas Hull has written a truly wonderful book. I say this as a teacher, as a lover of mathematics, and as a fellow who simply enjoys having fun.
Project Origami is full of surprises and depth. Written in a style that is immediate and approachable, Hull provides 22 enticing activities - all based on clever paper folding, of course - that gently leads the active(!) reader on a journey of personal discovery. What magic algorithm allows me to fold a strip of paper at the seven-sixteenth mark with ease? How can I fold an equilateral triangle from a square piece of paper? What’s the largest one I can make? Trisecting an angle impossible? Not in origami world!
Looking for a meaningful way to lead students into group theory? Graph theory? Do you want a new way to approach conic sections? Do you want students to discover and *own* mathematics? (Do you want to do this for yourself?)
Hull is passionate about his work and it shines through in this text. I pick up this book and know immediately that a year’s worth of math club activities, student research projects, math circle courses lie in my hands. Concrete connections to curriculum (upper high-school levels, undergraduate levels) are made clear, highlighting the relevance and importance of this material to mathematics education. Every teacher should take hold of this book.
But most important, Hull shares the joy of doing and exploring real mathematics and provides a route that all can pursue. Although this book might be marketed primarily for educators and for students, it truly is a book for *all* to enjoy.Password:
Type: PDF
Size: 16.53 MB
MD5: 37721bde23e2905547e194f981eae38d
http://rapidshare.com/files/40439174/1568812582.zip.html
Related Posts
addebook is
Email this author | All posts by addebook
