A Framework for Analyzing Geometric Pattern Tasks

Autor/inn/en	Friel, Susan N.; Markworth, Kimberly A.
Titel	A Framework for Analyzing Geometric Pattern Tasks
Quelle	In: Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 15 (2009) 1, S.24-33 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1072-0839
Schlagwörter	Geometric Concepts; Mathematics Instruction; Secondary School Mathematics; Problem Solving; Algebra; Thinking Skills + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Elementare Geometrie; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Problemlösen; Denkfähigkeit
Abstract	Teachers can use geometric patterns to promote students' understanding of functional relationships. In this article, the authors first look at a problem-solving process that supports the use of figural reasoning to explore and interpret geometric pattern tasks and generalize function rules. Second, the authors discuss a framework for characterizing the complexities of geometric pattern tasks that might be used as applied contexts for figural reasoning. Third, the authors summarize other considerations about how the long-term and extended use of geometric pattern tasks contributes to an overall development of students' functional thinking; such considerations are also important when developing a framework. (Contains 20 figures and 4 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10