Early Geometrical Thinking in the Environment of Patterns, Mosaics and Isometries

Download or read book Early Geometrical Thinking in the Environment of Patterns, Mosaics and Isometries written by Ewa Swoboda and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the learning and teaching of geometry, with a special focus on kindergarten and primary education. It examines important new trends and developments in research and practice, and emphasizes theoretical, empirical and developmental issues. Further, it discusses various topics, including curriculum studies and implementation, spatial abilities and geometric reasoning, as well as the psychological roots of geometrical thinking and teacher preparation in geometry education. It considers these issues from historical, epistemological, cognitive semiotic and educational points of view in the context of students' difficulties and the design of teaching and curricula.