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Mason, Marguerite M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Examined geometric understanding and misconceptions among a deaf teacher and (n=5) deaf students. Students seemed to treat the sign for triangle as a picture of a triangle and not as a symbol representing the broad class of triangles. (MKR)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Cultural Context, Deafness, Elementary Education
Bryant, Jerry – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Discusses the notions and language of spatial relations of various cultures, particularly those of deaf students. (MKR)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Cultural Context, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education