Children's Learning in a Computer Microworld for Transformation Geometry
1991 ◽
Vol 22
(2)
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pp. 122-137
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Twelve middle school students working in pairs used a computer microworld to explore an introductory curriculum in transformation geometry. The microworld linked a symbolic representation (a set of simple Logo commands) with a visual display that showed the effects of each transformation. Worksheets were designed with the objective of encouraging the students to find and express mathematical patterns in the domain. The students were successful in constructing an accurate working understanding of the transformations. There was a tendency for symbolic overgeneralization in some activities, but the students were able to use visual feedback from the microworld and discussions with their partners to correct their own errors.
1991 ◽
Vol 22
(2)
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pp. 122
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2008 ◽
Vol 14
(4)
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pp. 222-223
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