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Paper Folding Fractions

Authors :
Pagni, David
Source :
Australian Mathematics Teacher. 2007 63(4):37-40.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

In this article, the author presents a paper folding activity that can be used for teaching fractions. This activity can be used to describe areas of folded polygons in terms of a standard unit of measure. A paper folding fractions worksheet and its corresponding solutions are also presented in this article. (Contains 2 figures.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0045-0685
Volume :
63
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Australian Mathematics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ779095
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive