Knot Theory with Young Children

Knot Theory with Young Children

There are many interesting explorations that can be done in knot theory, the study of mathematical knots. This article offers some knot theory activities that are appropriate for elementary grade children. These activities teach some basic concepts from knot theory as a natural extension of commonly...

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Veröffentlicht in:Mathematics Teaching 2008-11 (211), p.32
Hauptverfasser: Handa, Yuichi, Mattman, Thomas
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Basic Skills
Elementary School Mathematics
Geometric Concepts
Geometry
Manipulative Materials
Mathematics Instruction
Secondary Schools
Teaching Methods
Young Children
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Zusammenfassung:There are many interesting explorations that can be done in knot theory, the study of mathematical knots. This article offers some knot theory activities that are appropriate for elementary grade children. These activities teach some basic concepts from knot theory as a natural extension of commonly-taught geometric ideas. (Contains 10 figures.)
ISSN:0025-5785