Anna Baccaglini‐Frank
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About
Anna Baccaglini-Frank is a mathematics education researcher whose work centers on the development of geometric thinking and the integration of digital and physical technologies in mathematics learning. Her scholarship spans early childhood through teacher education, with a particular focus on how learners construct foundational mathematical concepts such as shape, definition, and spatial reasoning. Among her most recognized contributions is her 2014 study on geometry in early years, which has garnered 67 citations and investigates how young children begin building toward formal mathematical definitions of squares and rectangles — work that has meaningfully shaped conversations around early mathematics pedagogy. She is also known for developing and studying the GeomBot, an innovative drawing robot that merges the programming environment of Scratch with the legacy of Papert's turtle geometry, bridging tangible and digital modes of learning in powerful ways. Her 2020 teacher-focused research on this tool highlights her commitment to collaborative, practice-based inquiry. More recently, Baccaglini-Frank has turned her attention to dynamic geometry environments, exploring how digital technology can enhance students' geometric skills. Her sustained body of work reflects a career dedicated to making geometry more accessible, meaningful, and engaging for learners at every stage.
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