4TH GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS VISUALIZING AND UNDERSTANDING TWO-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRIC SHAPES

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Published: Oct 9, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/enedim.22138
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visualization of two-dimensional geometric shapes visualization skills distinguishing shapes from complex contexts discrimination of shape properties discrimination of shape relationships
Νικολέτα Γκεβρέκη (Nikoleta Gevreki)
University of Western Macedonia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3208-9295
Abstract
The present study is focused on how students of the 4th Grade of elementary school visualize two-dimensional geometric shapes. In particular, the subject that has been put under investigation is the use of visualization strategies in order to discriminate two-dimensional geometric shapes, utilizing an eighteen-student sample. These students participate in activities with geometric shapes while answering interview questions. From the conclusions of the study it has been found that the students are capable of distinguishing shapes from complex contexts, discriminating shape properties and shape relationships through the use of certain and qualitative visualization skills.
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Νικολέτα Γκεβρέκη (Nikoleta Gevreki), University of Western Macedonia
Post Graduate Master Program of Mathematics Education
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