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Totikova, Guldana A.; Yessaliyev, Aidarbek A.; Madiyarov, Nurlybai K.; Medetbekova, Nurgul – European Journal of Contemporary Education, 2020
The use of planar and volumetric geometric figures in the form of didactic games and exercises, the participants in the experiment showed a significant improvement in the results of the level of spatial representation compared with the control group. The methodology of the use of didactic games and exercises with geometric figures showed the…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Skill Development, Spatial Ability, Visualization
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Anderson, Gail Marie – Mathematics Teacher, 2011
In this article, the author features "Flatland," by Edwin Abbott, a fantastic story about a square who lives in a two-dimensional world and who receives a visitor from the third dimension. Written in 1884 by a teacher-theologian who dabbled in mathematics, the novel is full of rich themes, including social class structure, the treatment of people…
Descriptors: Visualization, Spatial Ability, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
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Nitabach, Elizabeth; Lehrer, Richard – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Discusses assumptions implicit in any system of measurement. Describes a three-rectangle problem designed to help children explore additivity of areas and relationships between area and shape. Suggests ideas for action research. (FDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Plane Geometry