Patterns and Symmetry: Reflections of Culture
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Teaching Children Mathematics
Volume
8
Issue
3
Publisher
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Publication Date
2001
First Page
140
Last Page
144
Abstract
Students connect culture and mathematics by using tessellating and symmetrical patterns in the designs of architecture, pottery, blankets, and baskets as models to create geometric designs for a quilt.
Recommended Citation
Moyer, P. S. (2001). Patterns and Symmetry: Reflections of Culture. Teaching Children Mathematics, 8(3), 140-144.
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