| Description |
xx, 477 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
MIT Press series in artificial intelligence |
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MIT Press series in artificial intelligence.
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| Contents |
Introduction to Turtle geometry -- Feedback, growth, and form -- Vector methods in Turtle geometry -- Topology of Turtle paths -- Turtle escapes the plane -- Exploring the cube -- A second look at the sphere -- Piecewise flat surfaces -- Curved space and general relativity -- Appendix A: Turtle procedure notation -- Appendix B: Writing Turtle programs in conventional computer languages |
| Summary |
Turtle Geometry presents an innovative program of mathematical discovery that demonstrates how the effective use of personal computers can profoundly change the nature of a student's contact with mathematics. Using this book and a few simple computer programs, students can explore the properties of space by following an imaginary turtle across the screen. The concept of turtle geometry grew out of the Logo Group at MIT. Directed by Seymour Papert, author of Mindstorms, this group has done extensive work with preschool children, high school students and university undergraduates |
| Analysis |
Computer-assisted instruction |
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Geometry |
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Educational institutions Curriculum subjects Geometry Teaching Applications of digital computer systems |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Computer-assisted instruction.
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Geometry -- Computer-assisted instruction.
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Geometry -- Study and teaching.
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| Author |
DiSessa, Andrea A.
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| LC no. |
80025620 |
| ISBN |
0262010631 |
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0262510375 (paperback) |
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