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MATH ART POSTERS & CLOCK ARITHMETIC
Presentation Slides

View Posters Java Applet to Make Posters Clock Arithmetic
Demonstration

Math Art Posters

This introductory article for drawing Math Art Posters in the 5th - 8th grade classroom, by Dr. Laurie Burton, was published in the September 2002 issue of The Oregon Mathematics Teacher (TOMT). If you join OCTM then you will automatically receive TOMT!

In the Article

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Check out these nice hand drawn Math Art Posters made by students in Dr. Laurie Burton's Abstract Algebra class at Western Oregon University.

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How does clock arithmetic work?
Explore clock arithmetic via this Java Clock Arithmetic Demonstration.

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Make your own Math Art Poster using this
Cayley Quilt Maker: Math Art Posters
Java applet.

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2002 Portland North West Mathematics Conference
Reflections in Mathematics

Dr. Laurie Burton, Workshop Materials & Extensions
Math Art Posters: Reflections, Rotations & More

The following are all Microsoft Word Documents.
Please feel free to use these materials in your classroom.

Reflection Poster Worksheet
Teacher worksheet from NW Mathematics Conference Workshop

12 O'clock Clock Class Activity
Teacher Notes: Extended Warm Up Activity for Elementary or Middle School classroom
You can also use these same ideas with different clocks.

The 4 O'clock Clock
4 O'clock Clock & 4 O'clock Clock Addition Table
4 O'clock Clock & 4 O'clock Clock Multiplication Table
Cut and Paste Poster Making Grids

The 6 O'clock Clock
6 O'clock Clock & 6 O'clock Clock Addition Table
6 O'clock Clock & 6 O'clock Clock Multiplication Table
Cut and Paste Poster Making Grids

The 8 O'clock Clock
8 O'clock Clock & 8 O'clock Clock Addition Table
8 O'clock Clock & 8 O'clock Clock Multiplication Table
Cut and Paste Poster Making Grids

The 9 O'clock Clock
9 O'clock Clock & 9 O'clock Clock Addition Table
9 O'clock Clock & 9 O'clock Clock Multiplication Table
Cut and Paste Poster Making Grids

The 12 O'clock Clock
12 O'clock Clock & 12 O'clock Clock Addition Table
12 O'clock Clock & 12 O'clock Clock Multiplication Table
Cut and Paste Poster Making Grids

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REFERENCES

Forseth, S; Adams, P. "Symmetry," The Arithmetic Teacher, Volume 17, February 1970

Forseth, S; Troutman, A. "Designs Exhibiting Mathematical Structure," School Science and Mathematics, Volume 74, December 1974

Forseth-Helton, S., "Making Patterns Using Mathematical Structures," Master's Thesis

Forseth, S; Troutman, A. "Math Art Posters," Creative Publications

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Please feel free to contact Dr. Laurie Burton if you would like more information.

I would love to hear about any Math Art Poster experiences in your classroom!

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