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Bloom with a BLOOM (a computer model of a loom)

Bloom with a BLOOM (a computer model of a loom)

This article describes a computer model of a loom and a case study of a 10-year old child using the model to weave a real rug. The application of the model for weaving a real rug, the accompanying experiments and the involvement of the participants: the child, the master weaver, the parent and the teacher, show how technology can be used in such a manner as to make learning by doing and sharing its results happen in harmony with the ideas behind the STEAM education

Of the nature of math and math in nature – a sequel about symmetry for children and adults

The original article was first published in the journal Mathematics and Informatics, issue 4, 2021, “Az-buki” national publisher . In this extended edition I add few more oibservations occured after article was published. There are additional questions for the readers. Abstract. In this atricle I share a story about me, my children and their friends …

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