The Uses of Dot Paper in Geometry Lessons.

Woodward, Ernest; Hamel, Thomas Ray

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Uses of Dot Paper in Geometry Lessons.

Woodward, Ernest; Hamel, Thomas Ray

Mathematics Teacher, v86 n7 p558-61 Oct 1993

Presents an argument for using dot paper rather than geoboards at postelementary levels to study perimeter, area, congruence, similarity, and other geometric ideas. Emphasizes need for students to be active learners. (GW)

Descriptors: Area, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Measurement, Middle Schools, Secondary School Mathematics, Visual Aids

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Language: English

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