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Is Symmetry an Intuitive Basis for Proof in Euclidean Geometry?

Authors :
Vinner, Shlomo
Kopelman, Evgeny
Source :
Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics. Spr-Sum 1998 20(2-3):14-26.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses students' use of visual considerations in doing geometrical proofs. Studies ninth-grade students (n=17) in an academically-selective high school in Jerusalem. Concludes that only three out of 16 students who turned in their papers chose symmetry considerations when working on a proof. Contains 16 references. (ASK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0272-8893
Volume :
20
Issue :
2-3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics
Notes :
Special issue: Elements of Geometry in the Learning of Mathematics.
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ588609
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research