Introduction
Why do we need to know about Paper Folding and Paper Cutting?
Paper Folding and Cutting is a process in which a transparent sheet is folded and then a few cuts or folds are made.
In the problems dependent on Paper Folding and Cutting, a couple of figures are given describing the system in which a part is to be folded and then to be cut from a suitable section. The speckled line is the source line by which the paper is to be folded and the arrow shows the course of the overlap.
Therefore, the figures symbolize the flow during which the paper is to be folded. The patterns from the cut will appear on all of the folds formed on the paper.
In questions regarding paper folding and cutting it is often asked to find out both the folded or unfolded pattern of the sheet. let’s see some examples. We even have some really tricky questions below.
In the problems supporting Paper folding and cutting each of the resulting questions consists of a group of three figures X, Y, and Z showing a progression of folding of a piece of paper. Figure (Z) shows the line during which the folded paper has been cut. These three figures are followed by four answer figures from which you've got to select a figure which might more approximately match the unfolded sort of figure (Z).
Example Problems on Paper Folding and Paper Cutting
Example 1: There is a set of three figures X, Y, and Z, showing a sequence of folding of a piece of paper. Figure (Z) shows the way the folded paper has been cut. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of paper.
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Example 2: A transparent sheet of paper with markings is folded as shown in the question image. Which image would represent the sheet after the fold?
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Practice Problems on Paper Folding and Paper Cutting
Here are some questions for you to crack!!!
1. A square transparent sheet with a pattern is given. Select a figure from the options as to how the pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is folded along the dotted line.
2. There is a set of three figures X, Y, and Z, showing a sequence of folding of a piece of paper. Figure (Z) shows the way the folded paper has been cut. Choose the figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of paper.
Question 3: Find out which option would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.
4. The given question consists of a set of four figures P, Q, R, and S showing a sequence of folding of a piece of paper. Fig (S) shows the manner in which the folded paper has been cut. Select the figure from the options which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of Fig. (S).
Answers
| 1. (C) 2. (B) 3. (D) 4. (A) |
Conclusion
Hope you enjoyed this reasoning activity. These activities like paper folding and paper cutting help children to understand the concepts and fill the gap in learning them.
Learning math with these activities will aid them to scale back the evasion created with the math olympiad. Enjoy learning math!
Children learn fast, but it’s always better to start slow and easy so that the basic concepts pertaining to paper folding are very clear to them. Some paper folding activities would include making easy shapes like a drinking cup, sailboat, pelican, or a ladybug. Once your child masters this art, you can gradually move on to some more complex shapes and designs.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to solve paper folding and cutting questions?
In Paper Folding and Cutting, a couple of figures are given describing the system in which a part is to be folded and then to be cut from a suitable section. The speckled line is the source line by which the paper is to be folded and the arrow shows the course of the overlap.
Therefore, the figures symbolize the flow during which the paper is to be folded. The patterns from the cut will appear on all of the folds formed on the paper.
-Written by Prema Jyothi, Cuemath Teacher