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Oldknow, Adrian – Mathematics in School, 1986
Some techniques used in making animated computer games in order to highlight their mathematical content are presented through specific examples. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Educational Games, Mathematics Education
Gordon, Sheldon P.; Gordon, Florence S. – Creative Computing, 1984
Epicycloids are formed by tracing the path of a fixed point on a circle as it rolls aroung the outside of a larger circle. Examines several possibilities related to epicycloids (and hypocycloids), presenting more mathematical patterns and artistic shapes that result from using several computer programs. Program listings are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Geometric Constructions, Higher Education
Gordon, Sheldon P.; Gordon, Florence S. – Creative Computing, 1984
Discusses properties of epicycloids. (The easiest way to picture them is to think of a piece of radioactive bubble gum attached to a wheel which is rolling around the outside of a larger wheel.) Includes a computer program (TRS-80 color computer) that will graph any epicycloid with integer values for the radii. (JN)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Geometric Constructions
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Gailiunas, P.; Sharp, J. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology, 2005
Everyone is familiar with the concept that the cube and octahedron, dodecahedron and icosahedron are dual pairs, with the tetrahedron being self-dual. On the face of it, the concept seems straightforward; however, in all but the most symmetrical cases it is far from clear. By using the computer and three-dimensional graphics programs, it is…
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Thinking Skills