A 3D Visualization Teaching-Learning Trajectory for Elementary Grades Children

This monograph describes the development and use of a 3D visualization teaching-learning trajectory for elementary age learners. Using design research principles, the authors developed this trajectory using the NCTM recommendations and the Spatial Operati

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Jacqueline Sack Irma Vazquez

A 3D Visualization Teaching-Learning Trajectory for Elementary Grades Children 123

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Jacqueline Sack Irma Vazquez •

A 3D Visualization Teaching-Learning Trajectory for Elementary Grades Children

123

Irma Vazquez Houston Independent School District Wharton Dual Language Academy Houston, TX USA

Jacqueline Sack University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX USA

ISSN 2211-1921 SpringerBriefs in Education ISBN 978-3-319-29798-9 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-29799-6

ISSN 2211-193X (electronic) ISBN 978-3-319-29799-6

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Contents

1 Introduction and Project Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 The Start of a Task-Design Journey in the Context of Block Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 Theoretical Frameworks and School Context . . 2.1 Why Are Visualization Skills Important? . . . 2.2 The Spatial Operational Capacity Framework 2.3 Research Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 School and Classroom Context . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Pre-program Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3 Introductory Activities . . . . . 3.1 Four Block Houses . . . . 3.2 The Soma Puzzle Pieces . 3.3 The Coor