Date of Award
5-1-1989
Document Type
Practicum
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Center for the Advancement of Education
Advisor
Dr. Joan Horn
Keywords
computer oriented programs, computer programs, computers microcomputers, diagrams, geometric constructions, geometric concepts, geometry, perceptual development, pre and posttest, secondary education, spatial ability, symbolic learning, visual learning, visual literacy, visual measures, visualization
Abstract
The author wrote and instituted a microcomputer software program to increase the ability of secondary students to identify solid figures of geometry. A target group of twelve Algebra I students from an urban high school was established to implement the program. The success of the program was measured by comparing the statistics of a pre and posttest. The results indicated that increased level of indent if identification was found by the target group target using the microcomputer program.