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Grade Range: K - 7
Improve your students’ understanding of geometric concepts with this outstanding site that strengthens spatial skills. Start by perusing the excellent background information for teachers that highlights the importance of geometry in math education, then investigate the collection of interactive classroom activities designed to provide concrete practice with abstract concepts. The first set of activities is concerned with identifying properties of shapes; the second focuses on visualizing how objects will look when moved. Check out the overviews for each activity which describe the rationale and connection to NCTM Standards.
In the Classroom
Share the one or more of the interactive activities with your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then set up a computer station for students to rotate through and practice the activities on their own.
At Home
Go over the interactive activities with your younger student first. The bookmark the interactive activities on your home computer for your student to practice on their own.
Tags
symmetry, measurement, space, geometric shapes,