Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring

Abelson, Harold; diSessa, Andrea

ISBN 10: 0262010631 / ISBN 13: 9780262010634

Published by Mit Pr, 1981

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring
• Publisher: Mit Pr
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262010631
• ISBN 13: 9780262010634
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.