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Beth Cory; Amy Ray – Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education, 2023
In this pedagogical action research study, we, as post-secondary mathematics teacher educators, built on an existing effort to improve pre-service teachers' mathematical vocabulary understandings by intentionally addressing their struggles related to polygonal area formulas. Utilizing cognitive load theory and Bruner's levels of developmental…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Plane Geometry
Navarro, C. F. – 1990
Geometry is a fundamental part of the mathematics foundation provided by elementary education. Children have an intuitive understanding of geometry that they draw on when dealing with geometric concepts in activities like drawing, playing hopscotch, defending their "half of the room," and playing sports. This book offers no instruction…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics