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ERIC Number: EJ328783
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1985
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How Children Learn Geometry: The Van Hiele Theory.
Pegg, John
Australian Mathematics Teacher, v41 n2 p5-8 Jul 1985
Describes the characteristics of the five levels of thinking in the hierarchical sequence postulated by the van Hiele theory, as well as several properties associated with each level of thinking. Also discusses some implications of the theory for the planning of geometry instruction in the classroom. (JN)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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