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ERIC Number: EJ1310237
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
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Conserved Properties in Polygons Obtained by a Point Reflecting Process
Oxman, Victor; Stupel, Moshe
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v52 n10 p1598-1608 2021
The present paper describes a dynamic investigation of polygons obtained by reflecting an arbitrary point located inside or outside a given polygon through the midpoints of its sides. The activity was based on hypothesizing on the shape of the reflection polygon that would be obtained, testing the hypotheses using dynamic software, and finding a justified mathematical proof. The activity was also applied to properties that are conserved or not conserved as a result of the reflection. Additionally, we find the mathematical relation for the ratio between the area of the reflection polygon and the area of the original polygon. The population of the study was pre-service teachers and experienced teachers who study in teaching college.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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