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STUDENTS’ EXPLORATION OF TANGIBLE GEOMETRIC MODELS: FOCUS ON SHIFTS OF ATTENTION

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Abstract

This empirical study applies the analytical apparatus of Mason’s shifts of attention theory to investigate why and how using physical models of different scales can facilitate learning of (spatial) geometry. In the presented case study, six high school students learned the properties of icosahedron by constructing and exploring physical models. Shifts in the focus and structures of attention were associated with multimodal perception and collaborative physical actions of students with and through the models. Models of different scales landed students different affordances for exploration, facilitating noticing of invariant scale-free features of a geometric object and influencing the dynamic of student collaboration.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 45th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2022
EditorsCeneida Fernández, Salvador Llinares, Ángel Gutiérrez, Núria Planas
Pages275-282
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2022
Event45th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2022 - Alicante, Spain
Duration: 18 Jul 202223 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Volume3

Conference

Conference45th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2022
Country/TerritorySpain
CityAlicante
Period18/07/2223/07/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mathematics (miscellaneous)
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Education

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