Turtle Geometry: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics (Artificial Intelligence)

by Harold Abelson and Andrea diSessa

Daniel G. Bobrow (Editor), Michael Brady (Editor), Randall Davis (Editor), and Patrick Henry Winston (Editor)

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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.
  • ISBN10 0262510375
  • ISBN13 9780262510370
  • Publish Date 9 July 1986 (first published 18 June 1981)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher MIT Press
  • Imprint The MIT Press