Folding Curlicue and Exploring Its Mathematical Properties
Natalija Budinski

Proceedings of Bridges 2018: Mathematics, Art, Music, Architecture, Education, Culture
Pages 585–588
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Abstract

This workshop will introduce participants to a model of kinetic origami called a curlicue which can be used in mathematical lesson. By exploring relationship between the length of paper strip and number of curlicue layers participants can learn basic trigonometry. The workshop will have three parts. The first part will be introduction to the benefits of using origami in mathematical lessons. The second part will be analyzing mathematical properties of paper folded curlicue, while the third part would be folding curlicue models. This kind of lessons can be applied in regular mathematical lessons and enhance teaching and learning process.

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