Write-ups for math art project – Individual Response

Through the “Square Root of Two” art project, the first thing that I learned was the value of collaboration and agreement. There were many art pieces on the website, and everyone had their own favorites from different perspectives. From a student’s point of view, I was surprised by how quickly we reached a decision—we chose the “Square Root of Two” within about ten minutes of class time.

As a teacher, this experience reminded me that teamwork is just as important as mathematical knowledge, because collaborative skills are useful throughout students’ lives. The challenging part was figuring out how to connect the solid cube with the concept of the square root of two while keeping our students engaged. One of my group members, Katarina, helped link the square root to the spiral pattern, and during the class, we noticed that everyone was focused and actively participating in the spiral activity.

However, the 3D-printed cube presented a limitation. Printing it took nearly ten hours, which would not be practical for most students who don’t have access to a 3D printer or the time to complete such a project. Instead, I could use online tools to demonstrate how the concept extends from the square root of two to the square root of three, and beyond. As a teacher candidate, participating in this art reproduction was valuable, but it also encouraged me to explore alternative, more accessible, and doable methods—such as digital resources—to apply this idea in future classrooms.