Shapes and Geometric Aptitude

Abstract

The PISA results with regards to Mathematics and Science for the Greek students have been alarming in multiple consecutive reports. Drawing from this experience, we focus on cultivating the basic geometric understanding of the individual and create a series of constructive and discovery-learning exercises, in order to facilitate the learning process. In this context, we develop an exercise intended for students between ten and twelve years of age. The exercise guides the students to identify geometrical shapes in a background and subsequently to observe and conceptualize basic properties of the triangle (e.g., the sum of the angles of a triangle). The exercise is in digital format and is implemented through educational platforms, thus allowing students to practice in an engaging environment.