Movements Related to Spatial Abilities in an Animated Scenario Construction in GeoGebra

Spatial abilities make up spatial thinking and associated with movement help us think. With this, the objective is to investigate how and which movements associated with spatial abilities are used during the construction of an Animated Scenario in GeoGebra. These are constructions that, involving mathematical elements and movement, make it possible to discuss mathematical concepts and representations. In this case, elementary school students built the House Animated Scenario, involving flat and spatial geometric objects. Recordings of constructions and mathematical discussions were analyzed and it was identified that students used movements such as rotating, repositioning, enlarging/reducing with GeoGebra tools. These movements, related to the spatial abilities of mental rotation, perspective, mental construction and spatial judgment, helped students to validate strategies, correct errors and identify the position of geometric objects in the house. The use of these movements was necessary for the construction, especially as it involves three-dimensional geometric objects, of which it is not possible to view all sides without moving them.

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Revista Internacional de Pesquisa em Educação Matemática
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2025-05-28
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https://doi.org/10.37001/ripem.v15i2.4224
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Educational Games and Gamification
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Movements Related to Spatial Abilities in an Animated Scenario Construction in GeoGebra

María Ivete Basniak, Camila Maria Koftun
Revista Internacional de Pesquisa em Educação Matemática
Educational Games and Gamification
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Movements Related to Spatial Abilities in an Animated Scenario Construction in GeoGebra

María Ivete Basniak, Camila Maria Koftun
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Spatial abilities make up spatial thinking and associated with movement help us think. With this, the objective is to investigate how and which movements associated with spatial abilities are used during the construction of an Animated Scenario in GeoGebra. These are constructions that, involving mathematical elements and movement, make it possible to discuss mathematical concepts and representations. In this case, elementary school students built the House Animated Scenario, involving flat and spatial geometric objects. Recordings of constructions and mathematical discussions were analyzed and it was identified that students used movements such as rotating, repositioning, enlarging/reducing with GeoGebra tools. These movements, related to the spatial abilities of mental rotation, perspective, mental construction and spatial judgment, helped students to validate strategies, correct errors and identify the position of geometric objects in the house. The use of these movements was necessary for the construction, especially as it involves three-dimensional geometric objects, of which it is not possible to view all sides without moving them.

Revista Internacional de Pesquisa em Educação MatemáticaVol. 15(2)
Universidade Estadual do Paraná (BR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Educational Games and Gamification
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