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ERIC Number: EJ717706
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Apr-1
Pages: 8
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Fostering Mathematical Inquiry with Explorations of Facial Symmetry
Edwards, Michael Todd
Mathematics Teacher, v97 n4 p234 Apr 2004
Two technology-oriented activities are used successfully with entry-level geometry students during their study of symmetry. Reflection symmetry gives students opportunities to deepen their understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts like slope and symmetry, in a flexible and self-paced way.
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Inquiry, Mathematics Activities, Geometry, Teaching Methods
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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