ERIC Number: EJ1291980
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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3D Geometric Thinking Skills of Preschool Children
Öcal, Tugba; Halmatov, Medera
International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, v13 n2 p1508-1526 2021
Early childhood mathematics education takes attention for decades. The effect of qualified mathematics education during early years has an impact on children's future academic success. Main purposes of the study were twofold; to examine children's current 3D geometry thinking skills and to investigate the development of children's 3D geometry thinking skills after a 3D training program developed by researchers, and named as 3D in Early Childhood (3DinEC). The qualitative research design with convenience sampling method were utilized. The participant children were three girls and four boys with the age range of 60 months to 72 months. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form including six abilities (Pittalis and Christou, 2010), and 15 items. In the analysis of the data, descriptive and content analysis methods were used. Findings indicated that participant children had a limited understanding regarding 3D geometric thinking. It was also found out that some of these thinking skills like identification of 3D geometric shapes and recognition of these shapes' properties, etc. could be enhanced through various activities.
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Geometric Concepts, Spatial Ability, Mathematics Skills, Early Childhood Education, Concept Formation, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Logic
World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. California School of Education, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. Web site: http://ijci.wcci-international.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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