Binomial Cube
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| 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
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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
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Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 94-97
