Naslov
Teaching and Assessing Polygons Using Technology

Autori
Soucie, Tanja ; Radović, Nikol ; Svedrec, Renata ; Kokić, Ivana

Izvornik
The international journal for technology in mathematics education (1744-2710) 18 (2011), 4; 165-170

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
dynamic geometry software; graphing calculators; Excel; linear

Sažetak
Studing geometry is an integral component of learning mathematics because it allows student to analyse and interpret the word they live in as well as equip them with tools they can apply in other areas of mathematics. Therefore, students need to develo an understanding of geometric concepts as well as gaining adequate geometry related skills. The purpose of this paper is to describe a unit on Polygons in which dynamic geometry softwer is used for exploring and learning new concepts as well as for assessement. Through various age appropriate activities students explore polygons and their properties, make conjectures, test them, reason about geometric ideas as well as demonstrating an understanding and the ability to apply their knowledge of polygons. The activities used in this model create a motivating and engaging enviroment where create technology allows students to discover mathematics on their own and construct their own understending.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Matematika

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