International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Geometry in Secondary Schools (ICME-13 Monographs)

This book presents current perspectives on theoretical and empirical issues related to the teaching and learning of geometry at secondary schools. It contains chapters contributing to three main areas. A first set of chapters  examines mathematical epistemological and curricular perspectives. A second set of chapters presents studies on geometry instruction and teacher knowledge and a third set of chapters offers studies on geometry thinking and learning. Specific research topics addressed also include teaching practice learning trajectories learning difficulties technological resources instructional design assessments textbook analyses and teacher education in geometry.  Geometry remains an essential and critical topic in school mathematics. As they learn geometry students develop essential mathematical thinking and visualization skills and learn a language that helps them relate to and interact with the physical world. Geometry has traditionally been included as a subject of study in secondary mathematics curricula but it has also featured as a resource in out-of-school problem solving and has been connected to various human activities such as sports games and artwork. Furthermore geometry often plays a role in teacher preparation undergraduate mathematics and at the workplace. New technologies including dynamic geometry software computer-assisted design software and geometric positioning systems have provided more resources for teachers to design environments and tasks in which students can learn and use geometry. In this context research on the teaching and learning of geometry will continue to be a key element on the research agendas of mathematics educators as researchers continue to look for ways to enhance student learning and to understand student thinking and teachers? decision making.

Series: ICME-13 Monographs

Hardcover: 386 pages

Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2018 edition (April 28 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 3319774751

ISBN-13: 978-3319774756

Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds