Geometry teaching experience in virtual reality with NeoTrie VR

Abstract

The possibilities of using the new software of virtual reality NeoTrie VR (or Neotrie) to teach geometry to children aged 11- 14 years old are presented. This software is tested for the first time as a part of math lessons at a School in Żernica (Poland). The use of Neotrie has made it easier to eliminate some of the problems faced by the pupils in the early stages of geometry learning. Moreover, the participating students solve geometric tasks more quickly, compared with previous years, especially those that require spatial imagination and those with a higher degree of difficulty. Since the program has been implemented, pupils are more active and prone to cooperation, and to formulate conclusions. Neotrie turns out to be a useful tool for teaching Geometry, it helps students to better organize their geometric knowledge in a ludic way, to increase their spatial reasoning and creativity.