Trinomial Cube

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Trinomial Cube
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
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LevelPrimary
Age4 +
PrerequisitesBinomial Cube
MaterialsTrinomial Cube

In this activity the child assembles a three-dimensional puzzle made up of 27 wooden blocks. This puzzle is the physical representation of the trinomial formula: (a+b+c)3. This activity indirectly prepares the child to learn Algebra later on.

Presentations

Presentation 1

  1. Invite the child to the lesson. Show him where the work is on the shelf, and name the work. Take the Trinomial Cube box to a table.
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  2. Step two
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  3. Step three
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Presentation 2

  1. Invite the child to take the Trinomial Cube box to a rug or table.
  2. Step two
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  3. Step three
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  4. Step four
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  5. Step five
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  6. Step six
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Video

Points of Interest

Control of Error

  • The diagrams on the sides of the box remind the child of the pattern that each level of the blocks should make.
  • The blocks will not fit back in the box unless the cube in constructed correctly.

Variations and Extensions

Material

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