Newton's Method for Square Root: A Spreadsheet Investigation and Extension into Chaos.

Dugdale, Sharon

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ERIC Number: EJ574336

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Newton's Method for Square Root: A Spreadsheet Investigation and Extension into Chaos.

Dugdale, Sharon

Mathematics Teacher, v91 n7 p576-85 Oct 1998

Describes a spreadsheet model for approximating square roots then extends that model into the intriguing domain of chaos. Focuses on the use of a dynamic model to promote habits of mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and graphing analysis that support mathematics learning across grade levels. (ASK)

Descriptors: Algebra, Chaos Theory, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Spreadsheets

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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