From Prism to Truncated Prism using Logifaces
Learning about the Methodology
Basics - Step 1
Investigate the block using the applet above. You can click it to turn it around. How many different heights does the Logifaces blocks have? Look at exercises throughout the book and check whether all heights are represented in this block.
Basics - Step 2
Investigate the block using the applet above. You can click it to turn it around. How many different triangles can you find on the blocks? Check other exercises. Are there blocks that have more or less versions of triangles than this block?
Basics - Step 3
Let us look at mathematical properties of the blocks now. What is the difference between the top and bottom faces?
Basics - Step 4
The block is part of a game which usually has rules. What is the rule of matching the blocks in the Logifaces game? Attention: our exercises might have other rules, always check the teacher version for example results and more explanation!
Drag the Sliders - Compare to Block above, Compare to Measurements
Intermediate - Step 1
Now you know of the game and it is time to play around with more possibilities. Use the aplet above. How many blocks can you create?
Intermediate - Step 2
Create all possible blocks that have a horizontal surface. How many blocks do you get?
Intermediate - Step 3
In case all top edges are horizontal, what is the type of top surface triangle?
Intermediate - Step 4
Use the slider in order to create all possible blocks that have only one horizontal top edge. How many blocks do you get?
Intermediate - Step 5
In case there is only one horizontal top edge, what is the type of top surface triangle?
Intermediate - Step 6
Use the slider in order to create all possible blocks that do not have a horizontal top edge. How many blocks do you get?
Intermediate - Step 7
In case there is no horizontal top edge, what is the type of top surface triangle?
Intermediate - Step 8
How many blocks do you think have only 1 axis of symmetry?
Intermediate - Step 9
How many blocks do you think exist that do not have any axis of symmetry?
Intermediate - Step 10
How many blocks do you think that have 4 axes of symmetry?
Construct Triangles using the Polygon tool
Advanced - Step 1
How many blocks do you need for building a triangular shape out of blocks - from small to large? (multiple answers accepted)
Advanced - Step 2
What is the common attribute of the numbers from the question above?
Advanced - Step 3
Can you create a triangle with a continous surface using all the blocks from the 9pcs set and the 16 pcs set together? (Multiple answers possible)
132
123
Advanced - Step 4
What are differences between the 123 and the 132 blocks?
Advanced - Step 5
What twisted blocks (123 and 132) can you match together in order to form a triangular prism?