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Learning Geometry: Some Insights Drawn from Teacher Writing.

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Schifter, Deborah – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1999

Contributes to the emerging picture of children's development of understanding in geometry and the kinds of teaching that can support it. Describes how teachers can use episode writing to capture student thinking and make instructional decisions. (ASK)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Geometry

Young Children's Developing Understanding of Geometric Shapes.

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Hannibal, Mary Anne – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1999

Presents research findings and suggestions on how children learn to categorize shapes. Discusses specific ways to present developmentally appropriate activities designed to enhance children's understanding of basic shapes. Contains 12 references. (ASK)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics