Turtle Geometry

The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics

Harold Abelson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Andrea diSessa, Daniel G. Bobrow (Intel Syst Lab) , Michael Brady (University of Oxford)

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English

MIT Press
09 July 1986

Mathematics; Mathematical & statistical software; Computer science

Series: Artificial Intelligence Series

Turtle Geometry presents an innovative program of mathematical discovery that demonstrates how the effective use of personal computers can profoundly change the nature of a student's contact with mathematics. Using this book and a few simple computer programs, students can explore the properties of space by following an imaginary turtle across the screen. The concept of turtle geometry grew out of the Logo Group at MIT. Directed by Seymour Papert, author of Mindstorms, this group has done extensive work with preschool children, high school students and university undergraduates.

By: Harold Abelson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Andrea diSessa
Edited by: Daniel G. Bobrow (Intel Syst Lab), Michael Brady (University of Oxford), Randall Davis
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 658g
ISBN: 9780262510370
ISBN 10: 0262510375
Series: Artificial Intelligence Series
Pages: 498
Publication Date: 09 July 1986
Recommended Age: From 18
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hal Abelson is Class of 1922 Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a fellow of the IEEE. He is a founding director of Creative Commons, Public Knowledge, and the Free Software Foundation. Additionally, he serves as co-chair for the MIT Council on Educational Technology. Andrea diSessa is Chancellor's Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, and a member of the National Academy of Education. He is the coauthor of Turtle Geometry- The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics (MIT Press, 1981).

Reviews for Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics

"""A college-level math text for serious mathematicians and fans of recreational mathematics. This book proves that turtle graphics is not just kid stuff."" Popular Computing ""Reading this book with the help of a good graphics computer system, you are sure to discover new and interesting math... an excellent textbook or self-study guide."" W. Lloyd Milligan , Byte"