Let's Do It: Using Geometry Tiles As a Manipulative for Developing Basic Concepts

Geometry tiles can be used to develop and extend intuitive geometric concepts by helping children visualize geometric shapes and communicate spatial relationships. Eleven activities are described for introduction, basic concepts, geometric figures, transformations, and metric geometry. (MNS)

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Published inArithmetic Teacher Vol. 30; no. 8; p. 8
Main Authors Horak, Virginia M, Horak, Willis J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.1983
Subjects
Elementary Education
Elementary School Mathematics
Geometric Concepts
Learning Activities
Manipulative Materials
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics Materials
Spatial Ability
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Summary:Geometry tiles can be used to develop and extend intuitive geometric concepts by helping children visualize geometric shapes and communicate spatial relationships. Eleven activities are described for introduction, basic concepts, geometric figures, transformations, and metric geometry. (MNS)