Fractals for the classroom / by Heinz-Otto Peitgen [and others].
"Fractals for the Classroom breaks new ground as it brings an exciting branch of mathematics into the classroom. The book is a collection of independent chapters on the major concepts related to the science and mathematics of fractals. Written at the mathematical level of an advanced secondary...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Springer-Verlag,
[1991]
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| Summary: | "Fractals for the Classroom breaks new ground as it brings an exciting branch of mathematics into the classroom. The book is a collection of independent chapters on the major concepts related to the science and mathematics of fractals. Written at the mathematical level of an advanced secondary student, Fractals for the Classroom includes many fascinating insights for the classroom teacher and integrates illustrations from a wide variety of applications with an enjoyable text to help bring the concepts alive and make them understandable to the average reader. This book will have a tremendous impact upon teachers, students, and the mathematics education of the general public. With the forthcoming companion materials, including four books on strategic classroom activities and lessons with interactive computer software, this package will be unparalleled."--Publisher description. |
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| Item Description: | "Complemented by strategic classroom activities, which come in several volumes, co-authored by Evan Maletsky, Terence H. Perciante, and Lee E. Yunker"--Pref., pt. 1. Pt. 1 accompanied by 9 slides (col.). Pt. 2 published in cooperation with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. |
| Physical Description: | 2 volumes : illustrations (some colour) ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 038797346X 9780387973463 354097346X 9783540973461 0387977228 9780387977225 3540977228 9783540977223 0387984208 9780387984209 038797041X 9780387970417 |