More than 125 Origami models will be on display Thursday April 21, 2010 at the 5th Annual Origami Showcase at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Dr. Norma Boakes, associate professor of education, has been holding the event as a way to infuse mathematical concepts and art in a fun and entertaining way.
The event takes place from 12:30 to 2:20 p.m. on April 21, 20011 in Lower F-Wing of the main campus here.
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of folding paper to create three-dimensional art, allows Boakes to demonstrate principles of mathematics to her students while enjoying a creative process. The event is also a teaching opportunity for Boakes to discuss the rich cultural and historical ties Origami has to other countries. Presenting this past summer at the 5th International Conference on Origami in Science, Mathematics, and Education (5OSME) in Singapore, Boakes has found that such practices benefit students’ visualization skills in math
