Learning geometrical concepts using dynamic geometry software
Learning geometrical concepts using dynamic geometry software
Dynamic geometry software promises direct manipulation of geometrical objects and relations. This paper reports aspects of a research study deigned to examine the impact of using such software on student conceptions. Analysis of the data from the study indicates that, while the use of dynamic geometry software can assist students in making progress towards more mathematical explanation (and thereby provide a foundation on which to build further notions of deductive reasoning in mathematics), the ‘dynamic’ nature of the software influences the form of explanation, especially in the early stages.
tools, technologies, computer, computers, ICT, technology, mathematics, mathematical, didactics, teaching, learning, dynamic geometry, software, DGS, geometry, geometrical
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Jones, Keith
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2001
Jones, Keith
ea790452-883e-419b-87c1-cffad17f868f
Jones, Keith
(2001)
Learning geometrical concepts using dynamic geometry software.
In Mathematics Education Research: A catalyst for change.
University of Auckland.
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Abstract
Dynamic geometry software promises direct manipulation of geometrical objects and relations. This paper reports aspects of a research study deigned to examine the impact of using such software on student conceptions. Analysis of the data from the study indicates that, while the use of dynamic geometry software can assist students in making progress towards more mathematical explanation (and thereby provide a foundation on which to build further notions of deductive reasoning in mathematics), the ‘dynamic’ nature of the software influences the form of explanation, especially in the early stages.
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Published date: 2001
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Second Twilight Keynote and Workshop Conference: Mathematics Education Research - A Catalyst for Change, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2000-10-06 - 2000-10-06
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tools, technologies, computer, computers, ICT, technology, mathematics, mathematical, didactics, teaching, learning, dynamic geometry, software, DGS, geometry, geometrical
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Mathematics, Science & Health Education
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/41222
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