Tinkering and Modeling

Abstract

In high school Geometry, three dimensional solids are often overlooked and not part of the regular curriculum. The exclusion of three-dimensional (3D) geometry can affect spatial relationships and cause learner anxiety, correlating to a negative relationship with environmental navigation (Lawton, 1994). To mitigate learner anxiety in the introduction and manipulation of spatial figures, Tinkercad was utilized for creative virtual design and papier mâché was used for a hands-on, artistic approach to mathematics.