1. A treasure trove of triangles.
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Columba, Lynn and Waddell, Lanette
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STUDENT activities , *ABILITY grouping (Education) , *EDUCATION , *MATHEMATICS , *MATHEMATICAL ability , *TRIANGLES , *POLYGONS , *PAPER , *TOOTHPICKS - Abstract
The article explores student activities that feature various problems associated with three-sided polygons. It notes that the mathematics by the month activity for January explores the counting of triangular figures which are grouped by grade bands and featured a monthly theme. It highlights the construction of triangles using various materials, including paper, drinking straws, and toothpicks. The students are told to create their own triangle problems and have them look for a partner to solve them. It notes that geodesic
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- 2009