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ERIC Number: EJ768911
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-May
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0025-5785
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Learning Geometry through Dynamic Geometry Software
Forsythe, Sue
Mathematics Teaching Incorporating Micromath, n202 p31-35 May 2007
In this article, the author investigates effective teaching and learning of geometrical concepts using dynamic geometry software (DGS). Based from her students' reactions to her project, the author found that her students' understanding of the concepts was better than if they had learned geometry through paper-based tasks. However, mixing computer work with paper-based task is probably the best way to ensure the students can access the mathematics and enhance their understanding further. The author suggests that when using DGS, teachers must consider two elements in particular: (1) the medium of computer; and (2) computer-generated geometry versus paper geometry. (Contains 5 figures and 3 notes.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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