Taxicab Conics: An Exploration into the World of Taxicab Geometry.

Natsoulas, Anthula

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Publication Date: 1989

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Taxicab Conics: An Exploration into the World of Taxicab Geometry.

Natsoulas, Anthula

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v8 n4 p39-47 Sum 1989

Gives definitions of taxicab geometry and the MacDraw format for graphing. In the world of taxicab geometry, movement through the plane is along horizontal and vertical paths. Describes specific application to conic sections, including circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. Lists five references. (YP)

Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, Geometry, Graphs, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics, Mathematics Materials, Plane Geometry, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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