Laboratorio di geometria origami: prime considerazioni su un’indagine esplorativa

Abstract

An initial exploratory investigation is reported in this paper, which aims to identify strengths and critical elements of using origami geometry in the mathematics teaching-learning process. An origami geometry laboratory, set out in detail in the body of the article, has been designed for students in the first two years of secondary school, to accompany the discussion of the fundamentals of Euclidean geometry. This is set out in detail in the body of the article. The experimentation carried out in three first grade secondary school classes is also described, highlighting the difficulties encountered and the episodes that were didactically significant.  Thanks to the analysis of the satisfaction questionnaires submitted to the participants, it was possible to obtain some results regarding the students' perceptions of the work done, which are useful to better delineate possible future developments of the present research.