Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ765247
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Apr
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1072-0839
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A Path to Discovery
Stegemoller, William; Stegemoller, Rebecca
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v9 n8 p458-464 Apr 2004
The path taken and the turns made as a turtle traces a polygon are examined to discover an important theorem in geometry. A unique tool, the Angle Adder, is implemented in the investigation. (Contains 9 figures.)
Descriptors: Geometry, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Middle Schools
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: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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