Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity (2009)

Chapter: 6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement

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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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Suggested Citation: "6 The Teaching-Learning Paths for Geometry, Spatial Thinking, and Measurement." National Research Council. 2009. Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood: Paths Toward Excellence and Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/12519.
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