Students' Development of Length Concepts in a Logo-Based Unit on Geometric Paths.

Clements, Douglas H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ536675

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Publication Date: 1997

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Students' Development of Length Concepts in a Logo-Based Unit on Geometric Paths.

Clements, Douglas H.; And Others

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v28 n1 p70-95 Jan 1997

Describes a study of third-grade students (N=38) that investigates the development of linear measurement concepts. Three levels of strategies were identified: visual guessing, hash marks, and no physical partitioning. Students who connected numeric and spatial representations proved to be the better problem solvers. Contains 22 reference. (DDR)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Geometry, Interviews, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Problem Solving, Spatial Ability

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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