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Symmetry in Mathematics (EN-CUR-208)

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recognize when the figure is (a)symmetrical and how many lines of symmetry the figure has.

This learning scenario has been developed during the English version of the “Europeana in your classroom: building 21st-century competences with digital cultural heritage” online course. The course aimed to improve teachers’ understanding of cultural heritage in order to efficiently integrate it into their lessons and practices. The courses can be accessed here.

Authors: Ivo Žikić

Age of students: 14

Subject and topic: Mathematics, Symmetry

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8 Responses to "Symmetry in Mathematics (EN-CUR-208)"

brendanbuttigieg says:

November 30, 2019 at 3:27 pm

This is a very interesting learning scenario about symmetry and Mathematics. I am sure that students who love symmetrical designs will surely love this, it could be made ever more cross curricular by incorporating Art and design as well. Last year I have actually did an Art lesson related to Mathematics and symmetrical designs. You can have a look at it by following the link below:

https://teachwitheuropeana.eun.org/learning-scenarios/the-revival-of-patterns-and-symmetrical-designs-ls-mt-108/

Well done!

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claradonadio says:

December 5, 2019 at 4:55 pm

I share this with my math colleague, she’ll love it ! Thanx.

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ivanabusuttil says:

January 20, 2020 at 1:27 pm

I will adopt this lesson to my younger students. We have the topic of symmetry in Mathematics, and I really liked the fact that you incorporated art! Well done and thank you for sharing

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ayrtoncurmi says:

January 21, 2020 at 8:55 pm

I really like this learning scenario. I’m currently teaching pupils aged 9-10, but I will definitely try this learning scenario with them. I appreciate how you used a cross-curricular approach to link Mathematics with Art. Teaching symmetry is more fun when using various digital resources and apps such as ‘Padlet’ and Mentiemeter. Thank you for sharing and well done!

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dilajlapavletic says:

April 1, 2020 at 12:31 pm

Dear Ivo,

I am sure your students had fun with (a)symmetry. This LS can easily be adopted and extended. Students learning about symmetry in general is a great possibility for devoting critical thinking and problem solving.
Great job of yours!

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dilajlapavletic says:

April 1, 2020 at 12:38 pm

Dear Ivo,

I am sure your students had fun with (a)symmetry. This LS can easily be adopted and extended. Students learning about symmetry in general is a great possibility for developing skills of critical thinking and problem solving.
Great job of yours!

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Stephanie Maggi-Pulis says:

April 16, 2020 at 12:26 pm

An engaging LS that shows how the fun element can contribute to the learning experience in our mathematical classroom. It inspired me to do similar through the LS shared. Many thanks for sharing and well done!

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Snezana Ristovska says:

April 25, 2020 at 9:46 pm

Symmetry is an interesting element in everyday life, even more so in mathematics. That is why it is a great challenge to guide our students to understand it. This learning scenario demonstrates this in a very interesting way! thanks!

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