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Ways of linking geometry and algebra, the case of Geogebra

Ways of linking geometry and algebra, the case of Geogebra
Ways of linking geometry and algebra, the case of Geogebra
This paper discusses ways of enhancing the teaching of mathematics through enabling learners to gain stronger links between geometry and algebra. The vehicle for this is consideration of the affordances of GeoGebra, a form of freely-available open-source software that provides a versatile tool for visualising mathematical ideas from elementary through to university level. Following exemplification of teaching ideas using GeoGebra for secondary school mathematics, the paper considers current emphases on geometry and algebra in the school curriculum and the current (and potential) impact of technology (such as GeoGebra). The paper concludes by raising the implications of technological developments such as GeoGebra for the pre-service education and inservice professional development of teachers of mathematics.
pedagogy, curriculum, teaching, learning, geometry, mathematics, geometric, geometrical, deductive reasoning, proof, conjecturing, inductive reasoning, school, understanding, algebra, visual, software, ICT, computer, dynamic geometry, GeoGebra
1463-6840
126-131
Hohenwarter, Markus
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Jones, Keith
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BSRLM Geometry Working Group
Hohenwarter, Markus
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Jones, Keith
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Hohenwarter, Markus and Jones, Keith , BSRLM Geometry Working Group (2007) Ways of linking geometry and algebra, the case of Geogebra. Proceedings of the British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics, 27 (3), 126-131.

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This paper discusses ways of enhancing the teaching of mathematics through enabling learners to gain stronger links between geometry and algebra. The vehicle for this is consideration of the affordances of GeoGebra, a form of freely-available open-source software that provides a versatile tool for visualising mathematical ideas from elementary through to university level. Following exemplification of teaching ideas using GeoGebra for secondary school mathematics, the paper considers current emphases on geometry and algebra in the school curriculum and the current (and potential) impact of technology (such as GeoGebra). The paper concludes by raising the implications of technological developments such as GeoGebra for the pre-service education and inservice professional development of teachers of mathematics.

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Published date: 1 November 2007
Keywords: pedagogy, curriculum, teaching, learning, geometry, mathematics, geometric, geometrical, deductive reasoning, proof, conjecturing, inductive reasoning, school, understanding, algebra, visual, software, ICT, computer, dynamic geometry, GeoGebra
Organisations: Mathematics, Science & Health Education

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Local EPrints ID: 50742
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/50742
ISSN: 1463-6840
PURE UUID: f1147c0d-9394-40c0-8f41-9117ee082b77
ORCID for Keith Jones: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-3677-8802

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Date deposited: 19 Mar 2008
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 10:11

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Author: Markus Hohenwarter
Author: Keith Jones ORCID iD
Corporate Author: BSRLM Geometry Working Group

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