Van Hiele Model

The Van Hiele Model describes how learners develop understanding of geometric concepts through five levels of thinking. It starts with recognizing shapes by appearance, then understanding properties like sides and angles, followed by reasoning about relationships and patterns, analyzing geometric structures, and finally, applying all these insights to solve complex problems. Each level builds on the previous one, requiring learners to grasp more abstract ideas and make connections. The model emphasizes that students need appropriate guidance at each stage, and learning is most effective when instruction aligns with their current level of understanding.