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ERIC Number: EJ106448
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1974
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The Volume of the Regular Octahedron
Trigg, Charles W.
Mathematics Teacher, 67, 7, 644-646, Nov 74
Five methods are given for computing the area of a regular octahedron. It is suggested that students first construct an octahedron as this will aid in space visualization. Six further extensions are left for the reader to try. (LS)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instruction, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Visualization
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Identifiers: Polygons