Exploring Geometry Teaching Model: Polygon Pieces and Dictionary Tools for the Model

Autor/inn/en	Chiphambo, Shakespear Maliketi; Feza, Nosisi Nellie
Titel	Exploring Geometry Teaching Model: Polygon Pieces and Dictionary Tools for the Model
Quelle	In: EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 16 (2020) 9, (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1305-8223
Schlagwörter	Geometry; Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Geometric Concepts; Concept Formation; Grade 8; Manipulative Materials; Visualization; Dictionaries; Vocabulary; Experiential Learning; Foreign Countries; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Geometrie; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Elementare Geometrie; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; Hilfsmittel; Visualisation; Visualisierung; Dictionary; Wörterbuch; Wortschatz; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Ausland; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	Research reveals that many mathematics teachers find it difficult to stimulate learners' interest in learning geometry. One major reason suggested is that geometric concepts are not well conceptualised and comprehended by both learners and teachers. The study explored learners' views on how polygon pieces and dictionary mediate learning of geometry. Nine Grade 8 learners were purposely selected from the cohort of 56 learners based on the diagnostic test results. By employing a qualitative approach through exploration data were gathered from semi- structured interviews and document analysis was implemented and reported in themes. The study found that polygon pieces with mathematics dictionary enhance learners' learning of geometry through geometric inquiry. Polygon pieces assisted learners with geometric conceptualisation through cutting, constructing and measuring of angles and line segments. The dictionary enhanced learners' geometric vocabulary by transferring informal vocabulary. We recommend mathematics teachers to integrate polygon pieces assisted by mathematics dictionary in the teaching and learning of mathematics. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01