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ERIC Number: EJ325761
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1985
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Spadework Prior to Deduction in Geometry.
Shaughnessy, J. Michael; Burger, William F.
Mathematics Teacher, v78 n6 p419-28 Sep 1985
The five levels of the van Hiele theory are described. Then interviewing tasks designed to be presented to students in kindergarten through college are presented. Finally, responses from 14 interviews are discussed, with implications for teaching geometry. Extensive references are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Interviews, Learning Theories, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Proof (Mathematics), Research Reports, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Research
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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