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Direct linkClements, Douglas H.; Sarama, Julie – Early Childhood Today, 2006
This article features the Agam program, developed by Yaacov Agam and education researchers, who worked with him to further develop and test the program that teaches visual literacy. Visual literacy is the study of shapes and how they combine to make everything from alphabetic letters to great art. Although the Agam program is long and involved,…
Descriptors: Young Children, Geometry, Visual Literacy, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedBattista, Michael T.; Clements, Douglas H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Shortcomings of current curricula for geometry in the elementary school are discussed. The use of the computer programing language Logo to develop geometric ideas is described, with supporting research. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedBattista, Michael T; Clements, Douglas H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents a discussion illustrating student reasoning while using LOGO to draw tilted squares and rectangles. Suggests that teachers recognize that many students use visual imagery to reason and discuss visual reasoning with students. Gives examples of tasks to promote discussion. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
