Math/Art Project Reflection

Firstly, it's been a pleasure to be part of the team that I was. We got to know each other a little better and had fun via this project.

Secondly, the task was to create a polyhedra using binder clips. It was challenging to get started as the online resources were limited to basic written instructions without tutorials or videos. One of our team members got started by making a star, then we all made stars. The plan was to make enough stars, so we can combine them into a sphere/ball. However, some of us hesitated to go ahead with the polyhedra for time constrains, and there were no clear instructions/tutorials to be sure.

Regardless, we continued making the stars that were then put together. It got harder to combine the stars as we proceeded. The last star was almost impossible to put in, but one of the dedicated team members decided to embrace the challenge and succeeded.

In terms of assigning this project to Secondary school students, I'd definitely consider exposing them to the union of Math & Art, as it'd allow them to think of Math beyond calculations and numbers. However, I would like to give the freedom to choose based on their interests, as it will psychologically make them feel more involved in their learning.