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Rowlett, Peter; Smith, Edward; Corner, Alexander S.; O'Sullivan, David; Waldock, Jeff – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2019
A literature review establishes a working definition of recreational mathematics: a type of play which is enjoyable and requires mathematical thinking or skills to engage with. Typically, it is accessible to a wide range of people and can be effectively used to motivate engagement with and develop understanding of mathematical ideas or concepts.…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Recreational Activities, Mathematics Skills
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Ada, Tuba; Kurtulus, Aytaç; Yanik, H. Bahadir – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2015
The aim of this study was to observe the development process of the concept of a parabola in Taxicab geometry. The study was carried out in two stages. First, some activities related to Euclidean geometry and Taxicab geometry were designed based on concept development and real-life applications, and they were administered to a ninth-grade student.…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Concept Formation