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Wares, Arsalan – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2020
The purpose of these notes is to generalize and extend a challenging geometry problem from a mathematics competition. The notes also contain solution sketches pertaining to the problems discussed.
Descriptors: Generalization, Competition, Mathematics, Problem Solving
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Malatjie, Fourrie; Machaba, France – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2019
In this article, we explored learners' conceptual understanding of coordinates and transformation geometry through concept mapping. A qualitative case study was employed in this study, and data was collected using an investigative task, observation and reflective interviews on a sample of 34 Grade 12 mathematics learners. The study was guided by…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Instruction, Concept Formation, Grade 12
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Kospentaris, George; Spyrou, Panagiotis; Lappas, Dionyssios – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2011
The aim of this study is to investigate the strategies employed by advanced high school and university students working on six tasks concerning comparison and conservation of area. Special care has been taken in the test design so that the problems could be dealt with using a variety of solution methods. Written responses and in-depth interviews…
Descriptors: Grade 12, Test Construction, Advanced Students, Mathematics