Aspects of Integrity in Pre-school and Primary School Education in Mathematics – Aspects Related to Some Elements of Geometry

Abstract

Contemporary society is characterized by swift advances in science and technologies which leads to major changes in people’s lives. The significant evolution of science, mathematics, technologies, and engineering over the recent decades has got obvious consequences for people and society as a whole. One of the educational models in most countries aims at teaching through the use of certain interconnections between natural sciences, mathematics, technologies, and engineering in primary, secondary, and highest education. In recent years this model has got an effect on the process of education in the Republic of Bulgaria and has an important role in applying innovative pedagogy practices, forming 21stcentury skills in children, and facilitating their creative activities. The purpose of its application in kindergarten and primary school is to create conditions for the children of preschool and primary school age to actively participate in the process of education in mathematics. Within the frame of this vision, it is important that the process of teaching mathematics engages them not only with solving mathematical tasks thus developing students’ thinking but also in the process of their reasoning to form problem-solving skills and to help the students to realize the applicability of mathematics. The article systematized theoretical concepts related to aspects of integrity in education and presents a methodology system of work with some elements from geometry in the course of mathematics in pre-school and primary school education.