ERIC Number: EJ906672
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 7
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0045-0685
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Templates in Action
Serow, Penelope; Inglis, Michaela
Australian Mathematics Teacher, v66 n4 p10-16 2010
Circle Geometry, a senior mathematics topic, is often regarded as time-consuming and associated relational concepts difficult for students to grasp. Units of work that introduce students to circle geometry theorems are frequently described as a string of tedious constructions. This article explores teacher-designed dynamic geometry software templates to maintain student ownership of circle geometry theorems. It presents a strategy for using Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS) templates within a theoretical framework. The teaching sequence is embedded within the van Hiele Teaching Phases and includes sample materials for teachers. (Contains 3 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Geometry, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Sequential Approach
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). GPO Box 1729, Adelaide 5001, South Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: office@aamt.edu.au; Web site: http://www.aamt.edu.au
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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