If Only Clairaut Had Dynamic Geometric Tools

Using Clairaut's historic-dynamic approach and dynamic geometry tools in middle school can develop students' conceptual understanding before they encounter formal proof in geometry.

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Published in:Mathematics teaching in the middle school 2014-01, Vol.19 (5), p.280-287
Main Authors: Hyewon Chang, Barbara J. Reys
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer software
Features
Geometric angles
Geometry
Logical proofs
Mathematical constants
Mathematics education
Mathematics teachers
Mathematics tests
Middle schools
Triangles
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Summary:Using Clairaut's historic-dynamic approach and dynamic geometry tools in middle school can develop students' conceptual understanding before they encounter formal proof in geometry.
ISSN:1072-0839
2328-5486
DOI:10.5951/mathteacmiddscho.19.5.0280