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Gattegno, Caleb – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1980
Presented is an edited transcript of an interview with Dr. Caleb Gattegno exploring the teaching approaches used in a film of the same name. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instructional Films
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Tahta, Dick – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1980
Some ways of thinking and acting geometrically are described which are related to the approach used by ancient humans. The focus is on intuitive geometric imagery, an attempt to resurrect a way of describing possible viewpoints of geometry outside of those commonly accepted. (MP)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Imagery
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Gerdes, Paulus – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1988
The mathematics curriculum should be imbedded into the cultural environment of the student. Discussed is the mathematical educational potential of decorative motif. (PK)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Curriculum
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Ofir, Ron – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1991
Presents activities developed for teacher training courses for the middle school level that integrate mathematics history with the selected topics of number systems, fractions, and geometry. The activities seek to give relevance to history and to motivate and deepen students' understanding of the evolution of mathematical concepts. (MDH)
Descriptors: Fractions, Geometry, Inservice Teacher Education, Integrated Activities