Teorema Fold and Cut

Abstract

[en] The fold-and-cut theorem states that any flat figure with straight sides can be obtained by making a single straight cut of a sheet of paper with the appropriate folds. Thus, this project will study the mathematical concepts behind the theorem to solve it. However, the main objective of this project is to develop a series of activities framed in this context and adapted to the secondary education level and respecting the Catalan curriculum. All this, with the intention of bringing more current and fresh mathematics in the classroom to motivate, arouse students’ interest, and encourage their curiosity and creativity based on the theorem experimentation.