Tangrams: Making unexpected discoveries

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Powell, Alwyn and Fanshawe, Melissa. 2022. "Tangrams: Making unexpected discoveries." Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. 27 (2), pp. 18-24.
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Tangrams: Making unexpected discoveries

ERA Journal ID123158
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsPowell, Alwyn and Fanshawe, Melissa
Journal TitleAustralian Primary Mathematics Classroom
Journal Citation27 (2), pp. 18-24
Number of Pages6
Year2022
PublisherAustralian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc.
Place of PublicationAustralia
ISSN1326-0286
Web Address (URL)https://search.informit.org/doi/epdf/10.3316/informit.605416834557752
Abstract

Tangrams are a cheap, fun way to engage students of all ages, particularly relevant for students in upper primary school to engage in spatial awareness activities. However, this
ancient mathematical activity can lead to frustrations for students and teachers alike if the students have not had much experience in manipulating pieces to make designated
set pieces such as parallelograms or rectangles. Further, curriculum and school daytime constraints can mean opportunities to engage with deeper learning are not actualised. This paper suggests a developmental way to introduce tangrams in primary school classrooms,
that leads into a deeper understanding of measurement and spatial knowledge, as well as algebra.

KeywordsMathematics, tangrams
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy
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Getenet, Seyum and Fanshawe, Melissa. 2018. "The practice of using NAPLAN numeracy test results: a review of the literature." Hunter, Jodie, Darragh, Lisa and Perger, Pam (ed.) 41st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA41). Auckland, New Zealand 01 - 05 Jul 2018 Australia. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA).
Four things students with vision impairment want you (their teachers and friends)to know
Cain, Melissa and Fanshawe, Melissa. 2019. "Four things students with vision impairment want you (their teachers and friends)to know." The Conversation. 10 June 2019, pp. 1-5.
'Talk to Me!': Empowering students with a vision impairment through audio e-assessment feedback
Cain, Melissa and Fanshawe, Melissa. 2020. "'Talk to Me!': Empowering students with a vision impairment through audio e-assessment feedback." Dann, Christopher Ewart and O'Neill, Shirley (ed.) Technology-enhanced formative assessment practices in higher education. United States. IGI Global. pp. 1-19
Utilising instantaneous feedback to promote self-regulated learning in online higher education course: the case for digital badges
Fanshawe, Melissa, Delaney, Nicole and Powell, Alwyn. 2020. "Utilising instantaneous feedback to promote self-regulated learning in online higher education course: the case for digital badges." Dann, Christopher Ewart and O'Neill, Shirley (ed.) Technology-enhanced formative assessment practices in higher education. United States. IGI Global. pp. 41-59
Celebrating diversity: focus on inclusion
Abawi, Lindy, Fanshawe, Melissa, Gilbey, Kathryn, Andersen, Cecily and Rogers, Christina. 2019. "Celebrating diversity: focus on inclusion." Carter, Susan (ed.) Opening eyes onto inclusion and diversity. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland. pp. 41-91
The importance of Indigenous cultural perspectives in education (the danger of the single story)
Fanshawe, Melissa, Abawi, Lindy and Guy, Jillian. 2019. "The importance of Indigenous cultural perspectives in education (the danger of the single story)." Carter, Susan (ed.) Opening eyes onto inclusion and diversity. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland. pp. 289-318
Opening eyes to vision impairment: inclusion is just another way of seeing
Cain, Melissa and Fanshawe, Melissa. 2019. "Opening eyes to vision impairment: inclusion is just another way of seeing." Carter, Susan (ed.) Opening eyes onto inclusion and diversity. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland. pp. 239-288
The implications of monocular vision on orientation and mobility
Fanshawe, Melissa. 2015. "The implications of monocular vision on orientation and mobility." Journal of the South Pacific Educators in Vision Impairment. 8 (1), pp. 77-86.
Identifying tools, materials and adhesive methods used in the primary school and factors influencing the opportunities to use them
Powell, Alwyn. 2019. Identifying tools, materials and adhesive methods used in the primary school and factors influencing the opportunities to use them. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/1ns1-tn04