Geometry Sketching Software for
Elementary Children: Easy as 1, 2, 3
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Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL, USA
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Barry University, Miami Shores, FL, USA
Publication date: 2007-06-22
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2007;3(1):83-91
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This paper discusses insights for using geometry sketching software to teach geometric
concepts for kindergarten to grade 4. The authors created hands-on resources that
incorporate technology in a user-friendly environment. When working with Geometer’s
Sketchpad with middle and high school students, the teacher educators noticed the ease of
student use after creating such activity sheets and felt such activities may be used at the K-
4 grade levels as well. The second graders who participated in the activities commented on
the fun and ease of such software and compared it to the software Paint. The paper
provides a literature review and appendices with geometry worksheets that can easily be
used by elementary teachers to excite students about mathematics while incorporating the
technologies reflected in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards
(1989) and Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000).