Ana Barbosa, Isabel Vale Abstract In this paper we explore the implications of some tasks that promote integrated activities in a preschool context. In early years education, children should have meaningful experiences, involving discovery, experimenting and solving challenging problems, based… Read More ›
mathematics
A Creative Approach to Isometries Integrating Geogebra and Italc with ‘Paper And Pencil’ Environments
Artur Coelho, Isabel Cabrita Abstract Creativity is recognized nowadays as a basic skill. However, the educational system fails in promoting their development. On the other hand, a growing acknowledgement of the importance of geometry emerges. Conceptual renewal, namely on isometries,… Read More ›
A Didactic Proposal to Develop Critical Thinking in Mathematics: The Case of Tomás
Lina Fonseca, Sónia Arezes Abstract Critical thinking is an essential skill that schools should develop in every student at every level. As it is a complex and difficult task to accomplish, it should be introduced early on in a child’s… Read More ›
Young children working with geometric figures
Filipa Balinha, Ema Mamede Abstract This paper focuses on 20 young children spatial sense (3-4-years-old) from a public kindergarten, in Braga, Portugal. Three questions were addressed: 1) How do children understand some geometric figures? 2) How is children’s spatial sense… Read More ›
