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Peer reviewedOlson, A. T.; And Others – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1987
Provided is an analysis of Turtle Geometry using van Hiele levels of development and understanding. The author also relates a language use framework, suggested by the work of Fry (1982), to the language activities of Turtle Geometry. Research supporting the analysis is discussed. (RH)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Language Usage
Peer reviewedRuthven, Kenneth – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1987
Proposes that ability is a concept central to the current practices of mathematics teaching. Argues that the widespread view that mathematics learning is an ordered progression through a hierarchy of knowledge and skills subjects students to "ability stereotyping" and serves as a gross global model. (TW)
Descriptors: Ability, Ability Identification, Academic Achievement, Attitudes
