%0 Journal Article
%T The Van Hiele Model of Geometric Thought and possible contributions to the dynamic geometry
%A ALVES
%A G. S.
%A SAMPAIO
%A F. F.
%J Salesian Journal on Information Systems
%D 2010
%I Faculdade Salesiana Maria Auxiliadora
%X This work presents the main ideas discussed in an essay written in a Computers and Education class in a Master Course at PPGI-UFRJ. We discuss the need to emphasize the topics related to euclidian geometry in primary and secondary schools. The Van Hiele model of the development of geometric thought is presented as a guideline for learning and as an instrument for the evaluation of studentsˇä geometric abilities. Based on Van Hiele ideas and on tests created by the Fund o/UFRJ Project staff, a quantitative study on the level of geomteric thought was performed with students of a public technical high school in Rio de Janeiro. As conclusions, an exposition on possible contributions of dynamic geometry to the Van Hiele model is made.
%K dynamic geometry
%K computers in education
%K Van Hiele
%U http://www.fsma.edu.br/si/edicao5/FSMA_SI_2010_1_Principal_2.pdf