Plane Figurate Number Proofs Without Words Explained With Pattern Blocks

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

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Caglayan, Gunhan¹ 

[1] New Jersey City University

关键词: figurate number;    polygonal number;    pattern blocks;    proof without words;    visualization;   

DOI  :  10.5642/jhummath.202201.04

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Claremont Center for the Mathematical Sciences

【 摘 要 】

This article focuses on an artistic interpretation of pattern block designs with primary focus on the connection between pattern blocks and plane figurate numbers. Through this interpretation, it tells the story behind a handful of proofs without words (PWWs) that are inspired by such pattern block designs.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND