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Exploring young children’s geometrical strategies

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores young children’s strategies while transforming polygons, through the use of geometrical models. Data were collected from 291 children ranging from 4 to 8 years of age in Cyprus. Children were asked to draw a stairway of specific polygons, with each shape being bigger or smaller than its preceding one. Relationships between children’s responses in the transformation tasks, their ability to recognize geometric shapes and their IQ level were investigated. Results showed that children used three alternative strategies in the transformation tasks. Children’s IQ score was directly associated with their transformation strategies, while only a low recognition ability was associated with the use of a defective strategy.

Source: NOMAD Nordic Studies in Mathematics Education

DOI: 10.7146/nomad.v11i2.147986

Authors: Athanasios Gagatsis, Iliada Elia, Modestina Modestou, Bharath Sriraman

Language: English

Topic: Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404855672

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