Use integrated visual arts and geometry lessons instead of regular geometry lessons to teach the geometry curriculum and visual arts perception

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q3 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

The article recommends that teachers replace regular textbook geometry lessons with the integrated MACE lesson series, because students reached the same level of geometrical understanding through open, creative lessons while additionally improving in perceiving geometrical aspects of visual artworks. As the authors state, "teachers could use the integrated MACE lesson series instead of regular geometry lessons, in order to teach the geometry curriculum and visual arts perception", which may save time for teachers under curriculum time pressure.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Teachers use the MACE lesson series and its pedagogy (artwork discussion, open activities, reflection, peer communication, facilitator role)

Constraints

• The advantage over regular lessons held for visual arts perception and daily geometrical words, not for geometrical understanding, creativity, or academic vocabulary; the authors note more research is needed, e.g. applying the approach across more mathematics lessons

Target Learners

• upper elementary school students (grades 4-6)

Learning Goals

• geometry curriculum
• visual arts perception

Claims

• Mace Improved Geometrical Aspects Visual Artwork [+M]
• Mace No Gat Advantage [+M]

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Key Sources

• Eveline M. Schoevers & Paul P. M. Leseman & Evelyn H. Kroesbergen. (2019). Enriching Mathematics Education with Visual Arts: Effects on Elementary School Students' Ability in Geometry and Visual Arts. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-019-10018-z

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title	Use integrated visual arts and geometry lessons instead of regular geometry lessons to teach the geometry curriculum and visual arts perception
description	The article recommends that teachers replace regular textbook geometry lessons with the integrated MACE lesson series, because students reached the same level of geometrical understanding through open, creative lesson...
status	review
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