Characterizing the van Hiele Levels of Development in Geometry.

Burger, William F.; Shaughnessy, J. Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ332027

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Publication Date: 1986

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Characterizing the van Hiele Levels of Development in Geometry.

Burger, William F.; Shaughnessy, J. Michael

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, v17 n1 p31-48 Jan 1986

Describes the van Hiele levels of reasoning in geometry according to responses to clinical interview tasks concerning triangles and quadrilaterals. Subjects were 13 students from grades 1 through 12 plus a university mathematics major. Students' behavior on tasks was consistent with the van Hiele original general description of the levels. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometry, Higher Education, Interviews, Mathematics Education, Triangles (Geometry), Vertical Organization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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