Today is such a meaningful day for me. After all the waiting and back-and-forth, Prof. Zalman Usiskin himself finally granted me permission to use and translate the Van Hiele Geometry Test for my study. I feel so grateful and honored — this is from one of the most respected scholars in mathematics education.
In his reply, he officially allowed me to translate the test into Bahasa Melayu and Malaysian Sign Language (BIM). He even shared an attachment — a partial Bahasa Melayu translation done earlier by a student named Wei for questions 1–20, with notes on how each page should look. This is so valuable as a reference for me.
He also requested that I send him a copy of my translation once it is completed, and he expressed special interest in a video version of the Malaysian Sign Language translation. He mentioned that such a video might even benefit Deaf learners in other countries. That thought alone makes me feel like this project could have an impact beyond Malaysia.
I feel excited, blessed, and more motivated than ever. This permission is not just about using an instrument — it feels like recognition, trust, and a doorway to making my research more meaningful and far-reaching.
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