Mathterpiece

Can you memorise this picture?

You have a few minutes after which the projector will be turned off. You should then draw the picture in the back of your exercise book.

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Topics: Starter | Geometry | Memory | Shape

  • Transum,
  • Saturday, May 26, 2012
  • "This activity is particularly effective when pupils are working in pairs. The discussion generated usually includes many mathematical concepts.

    Another teaching idea is for pupils to sit in pairs, one with their back to the whiteboard. The second pupil describes the shape for the first to draw."
  • Mrs R, Devon
  • Thursday, May 09, 2013
  • "I thought it was a great idea but because they are never going to get it perfect the students felt negative after it. Also some said parts were correct when they had misscounted or failed to count the number of sides so missconceptions in some cases were reinforced."

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