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Gagatsis, A.; Patronis, T. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1990
Describes the stages of a process of reflective thinking. Investigates how geometrical models can be used in learning and teaching mathematics in connection with the process. Identifies two models for children of age four to eight: constant path in the space of shapes and continuous path of varied polygonal shapes. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Fundamental Concepts, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions