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Research on the Teaching and Learning of Geometry

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The Second Handbook of Research on the Psychology of Mathematics Education

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The chapter provides a comprehensive review of recent research in geometry education, covering geometric and spatial thinking, geometric measurement, and visualization related to geometry, as well as encompassing theoretical developments and research into teaching and teacher development.

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