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Geometric Thinking - Teacher Articles
The Development of Spatial and Geometric Thinking: 5 to 18
Age 5 to 16
This is the first article in a series which aim to provide some insight into the way spatial thinking develops in children, and draw on a range of reported research. The focus of this article is the work of Piaget and Inhelder.
The Development of Spatial and Geometric Thinking: Co-ordinating Space in Drawings
Age 5 to 7
This second article in the series refers to research about levels of development of spatial thinking and the possible influence of instruction.
The Development of Spatial and Geometric Thinking: the Importance of Instruction.
Age 5 to 11
This article looks at levels of geometric thinking and the types of activities required to develop this thinking.