Didactics of Geometry

Geometry is a part of mathematics that is responsible for studying the properties and measurements of geometric figures in the plane or space. According to Pappus, one of the last great Greek mathematicians of Antiquity; the bees, by geometric intuition, know that of the three regular figures (hexagon, square, triangle) the hexagon is the most efficient figure to store honey. It can be demonstrated, mathematically, that indeed the hexagon, of the three given, is the perfect figure to perform this task. In relation to this, we can appreciate geometry in nature and in different ways: Circular shapes The circular and spherical forms abound in nature, we can see flowers, fruits, celestial bodies, among many things that adopt these forms. Hexagonal shapes As I said before, the bees do not know that, among the three evaluated, the hexagon is the perfect form for the construction of the cells that form the honeycomb, if we look for efficient forms the cir...

The learning of geometry in school is of the utmost importance since all our surroundings are full of geometric shapes; in everyday life, basic geometric knowledge is indispensable to properly orient oneself in space, making estimates about shapes and distances, to distribute objects in space. The space of the child is surrounded by geometric elements, with concrete meanings: doors, windows, floors, boards, desks. In his everyday environment, at home, his city, school and play spaces he learns to organize mentally and to orient himself in space. This is the appropriate context to develop the geometric teachings, in a meaningful way for the students.  From these family situations and manipulative mediators can develop the development of geometric concepts.

Geometry is as old as man. Nature offers us different forms that by observing them and comparing them with the geometric shapes that we know today, we can say that they are identical; they are the ones that have inspired man to create this branch of Mathematics. The meaning given to the word Geometry is “measurement of the earth”, precisely because of the fact that it gave rise to it. Although in the beginning the geometric knowledge was limited to calculations of areas and volumes, centuries later we can find great advances in the development of this science. For thousands of years to this day, geometry is an important framework in our lives. In addition, it occupies a block of contents in the Primary Education curriculum. As an element that belongs to our living space, it can be said that it appears in certain contexts such as music, nature, painting, etc. Specifically, the theme of geometry related to the elements of nature will be discussed, since what better topi...

Hello everyone! Welcome to my blog! I ’ m Rosario, a student of 3ºB in the Degree of Primary Education at the University of Málaga.  This is a blog for Didactics of Geometry subject in which I'm going to share interesting information related to this subject. I will talk about Geometry but taking into account aspects related to this field using visual and attractive items. To begin with, I would like to clarify what is Geometry and its origin. So... let's start!