Abstract
The purpose of this research is to develop a hands-on spatial geometry learning system to facilitate the learning of geometry. The development of this system was based on Duval's four critical elements of geometric learning: perceptual apprehension, sequential apprehension, operative apprehension, and discursive apprehension. The system offers support to high school students in the process of spatial geometry problem-solving. It provides a hands-on approach for manipulating spatial figures, thereby developing the students' visualization skills and ability to conceptualize images. The experiment comprised a total of 58 participants from different classes with the experimental group using the proposed learning system, whereas the control group using the traditional pencil-and-paper approach. The study investigated the effects of the hands-on system on the perceptual, sequential, and operative apprehension, and on overall spatial geometry scores and learning attitude. The results indicated improvements on effective learning and a higher level of sequential, operative apprehension, and overall spatial geometry scores from the experimental group.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 916-934 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Interactive Learning Environments |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 May 18 |
Keywords
- imagery and visualization
- mathematics
- mental imagery
- mobile devices
- spatial geometry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Computer Science Applications