Power On! Bringing Geometry into the Classroom with Videodisc Technology

Describes two problem-solving videodisc adventure stories related to geometry and reports reactions of (n=25) teachers and their students who used the adventures. Results found teachers and students had increased knowledge of ways to apply geometry. (12 references) (MKR)

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Published in:Mathematics teaching in the middle school 1994-11, Vol.1 (3), p.228-233
Main Authors: ZECH, LINDA, VYE, NANCY J., BRANSFORD, JOHN D., SWINK, JEFF, MAYFIELD-STEWART, CYNTHIA, GOLDMAN, SUSAN R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition
Geometric shapes
Geometry
Grandfathers
Interactive Video
Intermediate Grades
Learning Activities
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics teachers
Middle Schools
Problem Solving
Teachers
Technology
Triangles
Video technology
Videodiscs
Videodisks
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Summary:Describes two problem-solving videodisc adventure stories related to geometry and reports reactions of (n=25) teachers and their students who used the adventures. Results found teachers and students had increased knowledge of ways to apply geometry. (12 references) (MKR)
ISSN:1072-0839
2328-5486
DOI:10.5951/MTMS.1.3.0228