Turtle geometry : the computer as a medium for exploring mathematics / Harold Abelson, Andrea A. diSessa.
1981
QA462 .A23 1981
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Title
Turtle geometry : the computer as a medium for exploring mathematics / Harold Abelson, Andrea A. diSessa.
Author
Abelson, Harold.
ISBN
0262362740 (electronic bk.)
9780262362740 (electronic bk.)
0262010631
9780262362740 (electronic bk.)
0262010631
Publication Details
Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©1981.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xx, 477 pages : illustrations.
Call Number
QA462 .A23 1981
Dewey Decimal Classification
516/.007/8
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.
Note
Includes index.
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OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
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DiSessa, Andrea A.
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