Application of Information Technology in the Teaching of Mathematics when Study of 2D Geometric Shapes

Moving to digital education requires using new media and new pedagogical tools to cope with such challenges. In this regard, the usage of advanced information technologies to develop new teaching tools to support a better understanding of learning materials is of high importance. Therefore, a web-based tool to support the learning process in the teaching of 2D geometric shapes is proposed. The described tool is based on a developed algorithm used to verify the needed tool components that visualize and calculate the corresponding area/perimeter of various 2D shapes. The developed and tested demo version demonstrates its applicability in the teaching of 2D shapes. Distinguishing feature of the developed tool is the possibility of reusing each of the 2D items, which means the developed modules could be easily integrated as a part of the testing system to verify the acquired knowledge. Using the proposed algorithm, the developed teaching tool could be upgraded to be used in the process of teaching 3D shapes.