Description of the Pattern Blocks Program
Description of the Pattern Blocks Program
Description:
This program was inspired by the 'No Matter What Shape Your Fractions are In' site developed by Cynthia Lanius and was developed specifically to complement it. Patterns blocks have long been a favorite tool for teachers to explore mathematical concepts, including geometry, fractions, and (of course) patterns. This implementation allows students to explore pattern blocks on-line in a "microworld" setting. Students can drag various pattern blocks into the working area, move them around, and rotate them to form various shapes and configurations. The working area is a triangular grid, to which the blocks automatically "snap", thereby simplifying the process.
Education Levels:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Kindergarten
Subject:
Arithmetic, Geometry, Number Sense, Number Theory
Resource Type:
Collection
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Arcytech
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