Turtle geometry the computer as a medium for exploring mathematics Harold Abelson, Andrea A.diSessa.

Abelson, Harold

ISBN 10: 0262010631 / ISBN 13: 9780262010634

Published by Cambridge, MIT Press, 1981

About this Item

Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. Ancien Exemplaire de bibliothèque avec signature et cachet. BON état, quelques traces d'usure. Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. 51 ABE 9780262010634 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1150.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Turtle geometry the computer as a medium for exploring mathematics Harold Abelson, Andrea A.diSessa.
• Publisher: Cambridge, MIT Press
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262010631
• ISBN 13: 9780262010634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Weight: 1150 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • SA MATHEMATIK

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.