Capturing Congruence with a Turtle.

Zaskis, Rina; Leron, Uri

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Publication Date: 1991

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Capturing Congruence with a Turtle.

Zaskis, Rina; Leron, Uri

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v22 n3 p285-95 Jun 1991

The LOGO subroutine turtle geometry and Euclidean geometry are compared with respect to their treatment of similarity and difference of plane figures. The problem and its proposed solution of introducing a FLIP operation are viewed briefly from the perspectives of mathematics, computer science, and education. (MDH)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Geometry, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Programing, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Transformations (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Computer Programs; Opinion Papers

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