Intuitive Understanding in Geometry: The Third Leg.

Simon, Martin A.

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ERIC Number: EJ394228

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Intuitive Understanding in Geometry: The Third Leg.

Simon, Martin A.

School Science and Mathematics, v89 n5 p373-79 May-Jun 1989

Presented are three cases for intuitive understanding in secondary and college level geometry. Four ways to develop the intuition (physical experience, mutable manipulatives, visualization, and looking back) step are discussed. (YP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, Geometry, Intuition, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Secondary School Mathematics, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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