Teaching and Learning Basic Group Theory through Building Models of Polyhedra

Year: 2016 Authors: Sviatoslav Archava; Leela Goel; Erin Traister

Core claim

Building polyhedra models is an effective and engaging way to teach first-course abstract algebra, especially symmetry, groups, homomorphisms, and isomorphisms.

Topics

group theory pedagogy, polyhedra symmetry, model making, interdisciplinary seminar

Domains

abstract algebra, symmetry groups, topology, Euler’s formula, polyhedral sculpture, paper craft, visual geometry, constructive design

Methods

cardstock model construction, hands-on symmetry exploration, software-assisted net design, student group projects

Media

cardstock, glue gun, bone folder, Stella software

Source status

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