Turtle Geometry by Abelson, Harold

Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780262510370)

Vendor: Harold Abelson
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Format: Paperback
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Turtle Geometry by Abelson, Harold

Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics

$50.00
Turtle Geometry by Abelson, Harold

Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics

$50.00
Format: Paperback
Description
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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.

Author: Harold Abelson, Andrea Disessa
ISBN-10: 0262510375
ISBN-13: 9780262510370
Publisher: MIT Press
Language: English
Published: 07/09/1986
Pages: 498
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 8.96h x 5.90w x 1.07d
By Harold Abelson
By Harold Abelson
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Hal Abelson is Class of 1922 Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a fellow of the IEEE. He is a founding director of Creative Commons, Public Knowledge, and the Free Software Foundation. Additionally, he serves as co-chair for the MIT Council on Educational Technology.

Andrea diSessa is Chancellor's Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, and a member of the National Academy of Education. He is the coauthor of Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics (MIT Press, 1981).

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