Geometrical intuition and the learning and teaching of geometry

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This paper focuses on geometric intuition and mathematic education. Geometric reasoning is based in intuition and imagination. One must be able to visualize geometric figures and imagine their manipulation in order to perform geometric reasoning.

The authors point out that geometric intuition can be intentionally nurtured through a series of tasks. Often students will feel stuck, not know where to begin, or see proportions. However, this paper suggests that the necessary skills of imagination and intuition may be developed.


Fujita, T., Jones, K., & Yamamoto, S. (2004). Geometrical intuition and the learning and teaching of geometry. In 10th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME10), Topic Study Group 10 (TSG10) on Research and Development in the Teaching and Learning of Geometry, Copenhagen, Denmark. 03 - 10 Jul 2004. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/14687/

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