• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.11
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• pp.389-401
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• 2001

삼각형은 초 ${\cdot}$ 중등학교 수학교육에서 가장 기본적인 평면도형들 중의 하나지만, 삼각형을 활용한 다양한 유형과 수준의 교수-학습 자료들은 많이 개발되어 있지 않다. 특히, 정형적인 교수-학습 활동을 포함하여 학습자들의 창의적 성향을 개발 ${\cdot}$ 육성하는데 도움을 줄 수 있는 자료들은 그리 흔치않은 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 삼각형을 창의성 신장을 도구로 활용하여, 다양한 구체적 조작 활동에서부터 다양한 형식적인 논증의 경험을 제공할 수 있는 창의적 학습 자료를 개발할 것이다.

• Journal of Elementary Mathematics Education in Korea
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.451-469
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• 2012

This research intends to examine how 6th graders (age 12) conceptualize the area of geometric figures. In this research, 4 problems were given to 122 students, which the 4 problems correspond to understanding area concept, finding the area of geometric figures-including rectangular, parallelogram, and triangle, writing the area formula for finding area of geometric figures, and explaining the reason why the area formula holds. As the results of the study, we identified that students revealed the most low achievement in the understanding area concept, and lower achievement in explaining the reason why the area formula holds, writing the area formula, finding the area of geometric figures in order. In based on the results, we suggested the didactical implication for improving the students' conception about the area of geometric figures.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.297-314
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• 2018

This article aims at providing implication for teacher preparation program through interpreting pre-service teachers' knowledge by using Shulman-Fischbein framework. Shulman-Fischbein framework combines two dimensions (SMK and PCK) from Shulman with three components of mathematical knowledge (algorithmic, formal, and intuitive) from Fischbein, which results in six cells about teachers' knowledge (mathematical algorithmic-, formal-, intuitive- SMK and mathematical algorithmic-, formal-, intuitive- PCK). To accomplish the purpose, five pre-service teachers participated in this research and they performed a series of tasks that were designed to investigate their SMK and PCK with regard to students' misconception in the area of geometry. The analysis revealed that pre-service teachers had fairly strong SMK in that they could solve the problems of tasks and suggest prerequisite knowledge to solve the problems. They tended to emphasize formal aspect of mathematics, especially logic, mathematical rigor, rather than algorithmic and intuitive knowledge. When they analyzed students' misconception, pre-service teachers did not deeply consider the levels of students' thinking in that they asked 4-6 grade students to show abstract and formal thinking. When they suggested instructional strategies to correct students' misconception, pre-service teachers provided superficial answers. In order to enhance their knowledge of students, these findings imply that pre-service teachers need to be provided with opportunity to investigate students' conception and misconception.

• School Mathematics
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.423-441
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to examine the Pedagogical Content Knowledge(PCK) of teachers and their educational practice in the category of plane figure, to make a comparative analysis of their PCK and educational practice, and to discuss the relationship between their PCK and the characteristics of their instruction. Instruction of four selected elementary school teachers was analyzed to find out their educational practice. In conclusion, the characteristics of the PCK and actual instruction of the teachers could be listed as below: First, as a result of comparing their PCK and educational practice on plane figure by applying selected analysis criteria, there was a close correlation between their PCK and actual instruction. Second, the teachers had various levels of PCK on different areas. Especially, there was a large disparity in mathematical content knowledge and knowledge of teaching methods. Third, the teachers who had plenty of PCK were more excellent in textbook reconstructing, and those who fell behind in terms of PCK were more reliant on textbooks as if the textbooks had been the Bible.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.12 no.6
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• pp.549-557
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• 2014

The learning application of the rotating object utilizing smart devices, it is possible by using the touch functionality and 3D graphics to enhance the realism and operational feeling, and to overcome the limitations of learning content existing. In this study, I designed a "rotation class" based on the learning contents of elementary and middle mathematics education and developed the learning application which driven by smart Android-based device by using Andoroid API class and the OpenGL ES Because this application is driven by the smart devices, learners easily can make the rotated objects and observe them. It can be utilized in various for elementary and middle education.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.337-347
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• 2008

'Slope' is an invariant of a straight line and 'Linear Equation' is an algebraic representation of a straight line in the cartesian plane. The concept 'slope' is necessary for algebraically representing a geometrical figure, line. In this article, we investigate how those concepts are dealt with in school mathematics and suggest some improvement methods.

• Journal of Elementary Mathematics Education in Korea
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.245-263
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• 2013

Mathematical learning via projects, which enables the reconstruction of curriculum through integration and emphasizes the process of solving problems by posing questions, has attracted the attention of the department of mathematics. This research is aimed at exploring the link between mathematics and project learning by analyzing an example of student-oriented project 'the secrets of pyramid' focused on understanding 'triangle' specifically designed for forth graders. From 115-hour process of subject-oriented project, this study reinterpreted the mathematical meaning of only 24 hours directly related to mathematics, especially to figure exploration. Consequently, this problem solving involved a variety of geometric activities as a process, such as measuring an angle, constructing a triangle, etc. Thus students attempt to actively participate in the process, thereby allowing them to learn how to measure things more accurately. Moreover, project learning improved students' understanding on not only plane figures but solid figures. This indicates that by project learning, learning from given problems or contents can be extended to other mathematical areas.

• Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.85-102
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• 2005

Some properties on the mathematical hyper-dimensional figures by 'the principle of the permanence of equivalent forms' was investigated. It was supposed that there are 2 conjectures on the making n-dimensional figures : simplex (a pyramid type) and a hypercube(prism type). The figures which were made by the 2 conjectures all satisfied the sufficient condition to show the general Euler's Theorem(the Euler's Characteristics). Especially, the patterns on the numbers of the components of the simplex and hypercube are fitted to Binomial Theorem and Pascal's Triangle. It was also found that the prism type is a good shape to expand the Hasse's Diagram. 5 mathematically gifted high school students were mentored on the investigation of the hyper-dimensional figure by 'the principle of the permanence of equivalent forms'. Research products and ideas students have produced are shown and the 'guided re-invention method' used for mentoring are explained.

• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.19 no.2 s.22
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• pp.445-452
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• 2005

본 연구는 중 고등학교 교사 50명에 대하여 기하 문제의 논증기하적 또는 해석기하적 문제해결 전략이 학생들의 평가에 어떤 영향을 미치는가를 조사한 것이다. 중학교에서 고등학교로 진학하면 도형의 문제에 대한 해석기하적인 문제해결 능력은 교육과정 상 대단히 중요하게 가르쳐야 할 내용이다. 유클리드 기하에 바탕을 둔 논증기하의 지식은 좌표평면의 도형을 방정식으로 나타내고 연구하는 해석기하의 기본이다. 그럼에도 불구하고 많은 학생들은 논증기하적 문제해결을 선호하는 반면 해석기하적 문제해결은 어려워한다. 또한 논증기하적 문제 형태에는 논증기하적 문제해결 전략, 해석기하적 문제 형태에는 해석기하적 문제해결 전략을 구사하는 경향을 보인다. 본 연구는 중 고등학교 교사들의 기하 문제에 대한 내용 지식이 학생 평가에 미치는 영향에 초점이 맞추어져 있다.

• Journal for History of Mathematics
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.71-80
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• 2008

From the ancient Korea, our ancestor had designed the unique pattern which is Dan-chung, in architectures such as palace and Buddhist temple. In Dan-chung pattern, there are many various kinds, that is geometric pattern, arabesque pattern, plant pattern, flower pattern, animal pattern, Buddhist pattern and living pattern. So, we can see the tessellations in the Dan-chung pattern, moreover we can find the beauty of tessellation in the Korean traditional architectures and crafts. In this paper, I'll show you Korean traditional tessellations via GSP 4.0. which means geomeric program Geometer's SkechPad.