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ERIC Number: EJ1084968
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 24
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
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The Use of Digital Technology in Finding Multiple Paths to Solve and Extend an Equilateral Triangle Task
Santos-Trigo, Manuel; Reyes-Rodriguez, Aaron
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v47 n1 p58-81 2016
Mathematical tasks are crucial elements for teachers to orient, foster and assess students' processes to comprehend and develop mathematical knowledge. During the process of working and solving a task, searching for or discussing multiple solution paths becomes a powerful strategy for students to engage in mathematical thinking. A simple task that involves the construction of an equilateral triangle is used to present and discuss multiple solution approaches that rely on a variety of concepts and ways of reasoning. To this end, the use of a Dynamic Geometry System (GeoGebra) became instrumental in constructing and exploring dynamic models of the task. These model explorations provided a means to generate novel mathematical results.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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