Kenta, Kilts, and Kimonos: Exploring Cultures and Mathematics through Fabrics.

White, Dorothy Y.

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ERIC Number: EJ622092

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Publication Date: 2001

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Kenta, Kilts, and Kimonos: Exploring Cultures and Mathematics through Fabrics.

White, Dorothy Y.

Teaching Children Mathematics, v7 n6 p354-59 Feb 2001

Describes uses of mathematics in fabric design to examine various cultural and mathematical concepts including patterns, geometric shapes, and spatial reasoning. (ASK)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Multicultural Education, Patterns in Mathematics, Spatial Ability

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Focus issue: Mathematics and Culture.