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http://dx.doi.org/10.7468/jksmed.2011.15.1.081

Exploring Level Descriptors of Geometrical Thinking

Srichompoo, Somkuan (Doctoral Program in Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University)
Inprasitha, Maitree (Center for Research in Mathematics Education, Centre of Excellence in Mathematics, Commission on Higher Education (CHE))
Sangaroon, Kiat (Centre of Excellence in Mathematics, Commission on Higher Education (CHE))

Publication Information

Research in Mathematical Education / v.15, no.1, 2011 , pp. 81-91 More about this Journal

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the grade 1-3 students' geometrical thinking level descriptors based on van Hiele level descriptors. The data were collected through collection of geometric curriculum materials such as indicators and learning standards in Basic Education Core Curriculum and mathematics textbook for grades 1-3. The findings were found that 1) Inconsistency between descriptors appeared on mathematics curriculum and Thai mathematics textbooks. 2) Using topics on textbooks as criterion for exploring 5 of 7 descriptors appeared on Thai mathematics textbook indicated geometrical thinking levels based on van Hiele's model merely level 0 (Visualization) across textbooks for grades 1-3.

Keywords

Level Descriptors; Geometrical thinking; Thai mathematics textbook; National Core Curriculum;

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