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Gray, Shirley B. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
This article traces the historical development of fractal geometry from early in the twentieth century and offers an explanation of the mathematics behind the recursion formulas and their representations within computer graphics. Also included are the fundamentals behind programing for fractal graphics in the C Language with appropriate…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Concepts
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King, James – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Explores the production of shadows for drawings using the LOGO computer language and Affine Geometry. Explains the methodology of the shadowing and lists the Affine Turtle procedures. Provides for different versions of LOGO. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
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Natsoulas, Anthula – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Gives definitions of taxicab geometry and the MacDraw format for graphing. In the world of taxicab geometry, movement through the plane is along horizontal and vertical paths. Describes specific application to conic sections, including circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. Lists five references. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions
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Clason, Robert G. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Discusses the golden ratio and how to make golden triangles using recursive Logo programs. Presents some outputs of the Penrose tile patterns. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software