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Division Technique (Hands-On)
 

1. Introduction
2.
Centroids
3.
Diagonals
4.
Midpoints
5.
Other
6.
Hands-On
Activities
There are three image sizes. Due to variations in operating systems, printer drivers, etc., images do not print the same size on all computers. We suggest the following choices for a full-page image on your print-out, but try the sizes yourself.

Small -
Macintosh users
Medium -
PC Netscape users, UNIX and other operating system users
Large -
PC Internet Explorer users

INSTRUCTIONS:

CLICK on either a small, medium, or large image. (Determine the appropriate size from the chart above.)
SELECT "Print" from the "File" menu of your browser.
FOLLOW the instructions for the Hands-On Activity of your choice and have fun!

Activity 1:
Duplicate Centroid Pattern
Small - Medium - Large
Activity 2:
Construct and Duplicate Centroid Pattern
Small - Medium - Large
Activity 3:
Duplicate Diagonal Pattern
Small - Medium - Large
Activity 4:
Construct and Duplicate Midpoint Pattern
Small - Medium - Large

 

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Real examples of the division technique:


TemplatesYou may proceed to the templates page to access many ready-made tessellations on which you can practice the division techniques.

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