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ERIC Number: EJ563302
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1954
Exploring the Functionality of Visual and Non-Visual Strategies in Solving Rotation Problems.
Gorgorio, Nuria
Educational Studies in Mathematics, v35 n3 p207-31 Mar 1998
Discusses solving rotation problems and shows that there is an alternative to using mental rotations or their encoding into verbal terms, namely using geometrical properties. Presents an analysis of the functionality and effectiveness of the different kinds of strategies as a function of the task's characteristics. Describes research to improve geometry teaching. Contains 31 references. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Learning Strategies, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Visual Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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