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In this activity, you will work on both visualization and communicating mathematically.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics writes:
Communication is an essential part of mathematics and mathematics education. It is a way of sharing ideas and clarifying understanding. Through communication, ideas become objects of reflection, refinement, discussion, and amendment.... Because mathematics is so often conveyed in symbols, oral and written communication about mathematical ideas is not always recognized as an important part of mathematics education.
Principles and Standards of School Mathematics, p. 59
Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000 |
The goal in this activity will be to use mathematical language to express your ideas and to understand the ideas of others. In the following Interactive Activity, you will look at the effectiveness of various types of descriptions of geometric designs, ranging from descriptions that use informal language to those whose language is precise and mathematical. Note 3
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