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A book of activities for using Tangrams, focusing on the early introductory stages of geometry, with tasks restricted to making shapes that can be easily drawn by joining dots on suitable paper.
Tangrams
This resource begins with a description of what a tangram is and they can be used in the classroom, including a number of extensions and variations.
A step-by-step guide of how to produce a tangram is followed by several pages of challenges in the form of pictures for students to reproduce. Students are then...
Deals with a puzzle which is very old indeed (probably of Chinese origin). A square is cut into seen pieces and with them you have to construct a large variety of different images and patterns. It comes complete with...
This book has a selection of mathematical and logic puzzles and riddles of various types. These include deductions, who's who puzzles, false statement or liar puzzles and puzzles with hidden facts.
Tap Supply
This activity challenges students to work in small teams to design a water supply system for a small town of 5,000 inhabitants. They have to work within a budget, including giving themselves a profit margin.
The...
Not only does this book teach the basics of mathematics and calculator skills, but also exploits the graphics calculator as a learning aid to develop the student's understanding of mathematical principles, explaining...
Tapping into Mathematics with the TI-83 Graphics Calculator has been written for students who wish to learn how to use this calculator alongside relevant mathematical skills.
The book takes a fresh approach to...
This is a step-by-step guide to the process of getting a domestic solar water heating system fitted. It sets out all the information needed to make an informed choice about where and how to make an installation. It...
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