Learning Resources Overhead Folding Geometric Shapes Reviews

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These are plastic pieces that show how the shape would look if it was unfolded and flat. That is useful, but you can't actually fold them to make the shape. I didn't realize that when I bought them, and re-reading the description, I don't think it is very clear. The title should perhaps be changed from "Overhead Folding Geometric Shapes" to "Overhead Unfolded Geometric Shapes".

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I have to agree with HomeSchooler100 in a separate review. The description is misleading. The pieces are described as folding, but do not. This is a companion set to the folding shapes and helps teach how shapes fold without actually folding.

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I already owned the folding geometric shapes and just received the overhead shapes as a gift. I am pleased with the quality of the product. Each piece is made of hard durable plastic/acrylic. The manufacturer made each piece color coordinated with the transparent icon (each on a square piece) so that the teacher can help students see the "net" and match it to the 3-D shape. The teacher can have students view the "unfolded" (net) shape and then select the 3-D prism or cylinder with which it corresponds. Each face is easy to identify. I wasn't sure if it would be necessary to have these since I already own the actual folding shapes Learning Resources Folding Geometric Shapes made by the same company, but the two products work so well together. Definitely worth the money!