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Using Geofix to Build Geometric Understanding

One of the things I really enjoyed about my Geometry classes in college was that they were very hands-on. We used a variety of manipulatives to explore geometric concepts, and the lessons have stayed with me for a long time now. I carried many of these ideas into the classroom when I started teaching, using ideas as simple as nets and tools like marshmallows and toothpicks. While these models are adequate for teaching the general ideas, they lack the consistency and formality that Geofix shapes offer.

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