Microcomputer-Assisted Discoveries: Conics.

Kimberling, Clark

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ298676

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1984

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Microcomputer-Assisted Discoveries: Conics.

Kimberling, Clark

Mathematics Teacher, v77 n5 p363-68 May 1984

The curved intersections of conics with planes are described. Two computer programs are given to enable students to simulate the "explosion" of ellipses into parabolas and then into hyperbolas. (MNS)

Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A