Binomial Cube

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Binomial Cube
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
LevelPrimary
Age3 +
PrerequisitesPink Tower
MaterialsBinomial 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.

Presentation

  1. Step one
  2. Step two

Video

Teacher training lecture on the Binomial Cube. {{#ev:youtube|7Zuq1ZjR4Ps|350}}
TED Talk on the Binomial Cube used at different levels. {{#ev:youtube|d-cAcO1oUws|350}}

Points of Interest

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