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Shilgalis, Thomas W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Transformations (Mathematics)

Shilgalis, Thomas W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
A program designed in BASIC for the Apple II computer that uses high resolution graphics to display geometric transformations is described. The four distance-preserving transformations included are translations, rotations, reflections, and glide-reflections. Shape-preserving dilations are also covered. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Geometric Concepts, Geometry

Shilgalis, Thomas W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Presented is a method for solving certain types of problems, with the goal of piquing students' interest in studying affine geometry, which underlines the method. (MNS)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving