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Download full textClements, Douglas H. – 1998
Although geometry and spatial reasoning are important as a way to interpret and reflect on the physical environment and also form the foundation for learning mathematics and other subjects, many early childhood and primary school teachers spend little time instructing their students in these areas. This paper examines how young children learn…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation
