The starting date of the research project is the 1st of September 2011 and the ending date is the 28th of February 2013. The implementation of the research project is divided in ten stages. The scheduled plan is presented in the following table.
Stage | Description |
Scheduled Completion |
Stage 1 | Literature review on transformational geometry concepts, interactive-dynamic resources, spatial abilities and cognitive styles | February 2011 |
Stage 2 | Development and pilot of instruments for measuring ability in transformational geometry concepts and spatial abilities and for assessing cognitive styles | March 2011 |
Stage 3 | Instruments' modifications | April 2011 |
Stage 4 | Investigation of students' strategies in transformational geometry tasks | June 2011 |
Stage 5 | Selection of interactive-dynamic resources and design of instructional programs and worksheets | December 2011 |
Stage 6 | Administration of pre-tests and questionnaire and identification of students' characteristics | February 2012 |
Stage 7 | Teaching experiment and post-test | May 2012 |
Stage 8 | Analysis of data, conclusions and evaluation | February 2013 |
Stage 9 | Dissemination of Results | February 2013 |
Stage 10 | Project Management | February 2013 |