Are students able to identify an image of a straight line in rotation?

Abstrakt

This article focuses on whether students are able to identify a straight line image in a particular rotation. A straight line is one of the basic geometric figures and the ability to rotate a straight line is a prerequisite for solving more complex tasks, according to the Czech national curriculum.

Additionally, we were interested in gender differences in solving this task, which can contribute to research into the differences in spatial ability between males and females. Contemporary Czech mathematics textbooks were analysed in order to determine possible causes for frequent mistakes.

Finally, we present some recommendations for pre-service mathematics teachers' education.

Klíčová slova

• Gender differences
• mathematics education
• rotation
• spatial ability
• straight line