Children's Representations of the Development of Solids.

Potari, Despina; Spiliotopoulou, Vasiliki

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ERIC Number: EJ453535

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Publication Date: 1992

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Children's Representations of the Development of Solids.

Potari, Despina; Spiliotopoulou, Vasiliki

For the Learning of Mathematics, v12 n1 p38-46 Feb 1992

Reports a study designed to identify 9 and 11 year olds' ways of drawing nets of solids and to provide opportunities for them to reflect on their models in whole class discussions. Results indicated that children's views of solids' nets progressed from more global and holistic to more quantitative and analytic. (MDH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Geometric Concepts, Imagery, Interviews, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Spatial Ability, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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