1. Students' understanding of Spatial Geometry : Case of 2D representations of Cubes
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立方体 ,推論 ,2D representation of 3D shapes ,Manipulation ,操作 ,Spatial geometry ,空間図形 ,Reasoning ,ETYP:教育関連論文 ,Cube ,見取図 - Abstract
It is important for students to have sound understanding about 2D representations of 3D shapes because they are a means of representing various 3D solids as well as being useful in various everyday situations. However, it is reported that many students have difficulties in working with such representations. In order to gain insights to tackle students' difficulties, we conducted a survey among 1357 students in Grades 4-9, focusing on their understanding of 2D representations of cubes. We examined their answers and reasoning both quantitatively and qualitatively, in particular focusing on how they visualize shapes in the given diagrams and make use of‘ diagonals' and their relationships with angles and lengths to solve problems. We concluded that students' difficulties might come from their understanding of ‘diagonals' and suggest that students should be given more opportunities to consolidate their understanding of diagonals, manipulate and reason 3D shapes.
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- 2019