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In this activity the child assembles a three-dimensional puzzle made up of 8 wooden blocks. This puzzle is the physical representation of the binomial formula: (a+b)<sup>3</sup>. This activity prepares the child to use the [[Trinomial Cube]]. It also indirectly prepares the child to learn Algebra later on. | In this activity the child assembles a three-dimensional puzzle made up of 8 wooden blocks. This puzzle is the physical representation of the binomial formula: (a+b)<sup>3</sup>. This activity prepares the child to use the [[Trinomial Cube]]. It also indirectly prepares the child to learn Algebra later on. | ||
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Revision as of 00:47, 16 June 2014
| Binomial Cube | |
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| Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form | |
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| Level | Primary |
| Age | 3 + |
| Prerequisites | Pink Tower |
| Materials | Binomial Cube |
In this activity the child assembles a three-dimensional puzzle made up of 8 wooden blocks. This puzzle is the physical representation of the binomial formula: (a+b)3. This activity prepares the child to use the Trinomial Cube. It also indirectly prepares the child to learn Algebra later on.
Presentations
Presentation 1
- Step one
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
Presentation 2
- Step one
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
Video
Teacher training lecture on the Binomial Cube. {{#ev:youtube|7Zuq1ZjR4Ps|350}}
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
TED Talk on the Binomial Cube used at different levels. {{#ev:youtube|d-cAcO1oUws|350}}
Material
Where to Buy
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Albanesi $100.00
Alison's $39.99
Bruins $75.00
Bruins $56.00 (unpainted wood)
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Caliber $22.99
Creative Learning $29.95
E & O $109.00
Grandpas $20.00
Hello Wood $99.00
Juliana Group $96.60
Kid Advance $23.99
Montessori Land $34.00
Montessori Outlet $17.95
Nienhuis $101.50
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 94-97
