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ERIC Number: EJ773466
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Mar
Pages: 9
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 11
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
The Power of L-Systems in Fractal Construction and Theory
Perham, Arnold E.; Perham, Faustine L.
Mathematics Teacher, v98 n7 p459-467 Mar 2005
The article discusses the use of L-systems, which provide students with a unique method to construct line fractals, including the Koch snowflake, the Sierpinski triangle, and the Harter-Heighway dragon. Applets that use L-system theory offer a graphics tool that promotes geometric reasoning, sparks enthusiasm, and connects to historical themes in modern geometry. (Contains 21 figures and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Graphics, Mathematical Logic, Student Motivation
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-3702; Fax: 703-476-2970; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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