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Velleman, Dan – Mathematics Magazine, 1992
Through the use of graphic computer simulation, this paper analyzes the combinatorial and geometric mathematics underlying a four-dimensional variation of the Rubik's Cube. This variation is called the Rubik's Tesseract and has dimensions, 3 x 3 x 3 x 3. (JJK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Geometric Concepts
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Smith, David A., Ed.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
Five guidelines for enhancing the value of a computer graphics program are described and illustrated. Using a well-structured program, correct scaling, normalized device coordinates, word coordinates, and illusions are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts
Myers, Roy – Pipeline, 1981
Two packages in computer graphics are described that can represent three-dimensional surfaces in two dimensions. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Geometric Concepts
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Flanders, Harley – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
A program for drawing a line segment is developed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
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Schwartz, Judah L.; Yerushalmy, Michal – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
The Geometric Supposer computer software is described. It allows users to make any geometric construction that Euclid knew how to make. Some explorations with the Supposer are presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions
Dewdney, A. K. – Science Probe, 1991
Explores the subject of fractal geometry focusing on the occurrence of fractal-like shapes in the natural world. Topics include iterated functions, chaos theory, the Lorenz attractor, logistic maps, the Mandelbrot set, and mini-Mandelbrot sets. Provides appropriate computer algorithms, as well as further sources of information. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
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Stinebrickner, Ralph – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
How a computer randomly generates numbers to turn off lighted blocks on a graphics display is discussed. A computer program is given after reviewing a definition and two theorems and applying them to the problem. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Geometric Concepts
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Watson, Jane M. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1982
The use of microcomputers to aid geometry instruction is emphasized through discussion of a program written in BASIC which provides for experimenting with polynomial curves. The program listing is included. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Geometric Concepts
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Brown, Ken – Mathematics in School, 1986
Use of background grids from Logo programs is involved in this activity on angles and slopes. The value of such activities is then discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Butt, Peter J. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Suggestions for using microcomputers in statistics instruction are described, with programs that a seven-year-old could write using LOGO. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Wiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Describes how to draw lines in centimeter units on a computer monitor with the Logo program. Presents four activities involving drawing geometric shapes. Provides a program to move a turtle slowly. (YP)
Descriptors: Area, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Concepts
Meyer, Walter – Computing Teacher, 1988
Description of the field of robotics and its possible use in high school computational geometry classes emphasizes motion planning exercises and computer graphics displays. Eleven geometrical problems based on robotics are presented along with the correct solutions and explanations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions
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Cynar, Sandra J. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1991
Described are improvements for the computer efficiency of the two midpoint scan-conversion algorithms used to draw ellipses. Included are computer programs written in C programing language. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Educational Technology, Engineering Drawing
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Dawson, John W., Jr. – PRIMUS, 1991
Described are the inexpensive construction and the suggested classroom applications of three different demonstration devices, as alternatives to the use of computer graphics, for displaying the conic sections. These devices are the simplified string model, the stroboscopic cone generator, and the capillary hyperbola. (JJK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Demonstrations (Educational), Geometric Concepts
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Flanders, Harley – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
The article considers the problem of how to plot on the computer screen a circle with center (A,B) and radius R. Several different procedures are discussed and compared. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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