Using a heuristic approach in maths education in 6th - 7th grade

Authors

  • Tsvetelina Zhelyazkova Faculty of Mathematics and Infromatics, Plovdiv University
  • Dobrinka Boykina Faculty of Mathematics and Infromatics, Plovdiv University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-3736

Keywords:

heuristic approach, mathematics education

Abstract

A methodical system of problems for finding out lengths of segments and areas of figures (triangles and quadrilaterals), determined by the coordinates of their vertices is presented in the paper. The article is intended for the optional courses in mathematics in 6.–7. class.

Author Biographies

Tsvetelina Zhelyazkova, Faculty of Mathematics and Infromatics, Plovdiv University

tsvetelina.zhelyazkova@yahoo.com

Dobrinka Boykina, Faculty of Mathematics and Infromatics, Plovdiv University

boikina@uni-plovdiv.bg

References

Zh. Borisov. Matematicheski olimpiadi i konkursi, Chast 1. Dobrich, PMG ”Ivan Vazov“, 1993.

D. Poya. Matematicheskoto otkritie: Za razbiraneto, izuchavaneto i obuchavaneto v reshavane na zadachi. Sofiya, Narodna prosveta, 1968.

S. Sefibekov. O ploshchadi mnogougol'nika. Kvant, br. 4 (1981), 20–21.

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Published

2021-04-01

How to Cite

[1]
Zhelyazkova Ц. and Boykina Д. 2021. Using a heuristic approach in maths education in 6th - 7th grade. Mathematics and Education in Mathematics. 50, (Apr. 2021), 252–260.

Issue

Vol. 50 (2021): Mathematics and Education in Mathematics

Section

Section C: Education in Mathematics