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van Hiele Levels of Geometric Thought

Published on Feb 15, 2016

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van Hiele Levels of Geometric Thought

A 5-level hierarchy of understanding spatial ideas

Developmental Levels

Learners begin at level 0 and progress to the next level
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Visualization

"This shape looks like..." "This shape looks pointy..."

Level 0 Activity

Shape Sort~ The student classifies shapes by their appearance

Analysis

"All rectangles have 4 straight sides..."

LEVEL ONE ACTIVITY
Plan the steps necessary for a ladybug to draw rectangles of different sizes.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lesson.aspx?id=3991

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