The purpose of this study is developing several tasks for activating mathematical activities and communication in the elementary mathematics classroom.
For example, Pattern Blocks are a collection of six geometric shapes in six colors, Each set conta...
The purpose of this study is developing several tasks for activating mathematical activities and communication in the elementary mathematics classroom.
For example, Pattern Blocks are a collection of six geometric shapes in six colors, Each set contains 250 pieces - 50 green triangles, 25 orange squares, 50 blue parallelograms, 50 tan rhombuses, 50 red trapezoids, and 25 yellow hexagons. The blocks are designed so that their sides are all the same length with the exception that the trapezoid has one side twice as long. This feature allows the blocks to be nested together and encourages the exploration of relationships among the shapes. Activities with Pattern Blocks help students explore congruence, similarity, symmetry, area, perimeter, patterns, functions, and graphing. Activities with Pattern Blocks are suitable for children in all grade levels. In general, a set of blocks is sufficient for four to six students.