When given different shapes, Jenny can recognize which are triangles, squares, rectangles, and trapezoids, but she cannot put into words each shape's characteristics.Jenny is most likely functioning at which van Hiele level?
A)Analysis.
B)Deduction.
C)Informal Deduction.
D)Rigor.
E)Visualization.

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Jenny's ability to recognize different shapes by their appearance without being able to articulate their properties suggests she is operating at the Visualization level. This is the first level of the van Hiele model, where individuals recognize shapes based on their overall appearance and not by understanding their properties or definitions.

When Given Different Shapes, Jenny Can Recognize Which Are Triangles