Early Geometrical Thinking in the Environment of Patterns, Mosaics and Isometries
Publication year: 2016
ISBN: 978-3-319-44272-3
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This book discusses the learning and teaching of geometry, with a special focus on kindergarten and primary education. It examines important new trends and developments in research and practice, and emphasizes theoretical, empirical and developmental issues. Further, it discusses various topics, including curriculum studies and implementation, spatial abilities and geometric reasoning, as well as the psychological roots of geometrical thinking and teacher preparation in geometry education. It considers these issues from historical, epistemological, cognitive semiotic and educational points of view in the context of students' difficulties and the design of teaching and curricula.
Subject: Education, Mathematics Education, Learning & Instruction, Teaching Geometry, Learning Geometry, Geometry Education, Geometric Reasoning, Spatial Abilities, Geometrical Thinking
