Using Art To Teach Maths * Using Maths To Create Art

Year: 2007 Authors: Julie Dobson; Jenny Gage

Core claim

Art-based, visually stimulating tasks can broaden mathematical understanding, motivate students, and reveal connections among topics while supporting learners of different abilities.

Topics

cross-curricular mathematics, visual pattern making, student motivation, mathematical investigation

Domains

number and algebra, shape and space, probability, area and perimeter, random art, Islamic geometric patterns, Celtic knots, labyrinth design

Methods

dice-based generation, grid construction, compass-and-straightedge drawing, pattern investigation

Media

squared paper, isometric paper, dice, spinners, compass and straightedge

Source status

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