Connecting Polygons to Coding (pp. 25--33)

Authors

  • Allyson Klovekorn Miami University

Abstract

This paper discusses a lesson implemented in a high school classroom that promotes the connection of geometry--specifically, polygons---to coding using freely available, web-based programming tools. Details of the lesson and the tools (i.e., Turtle graphics / Logo) are shared as well as a discussion of revisions based upon relevant literature and conversations with colleagues.

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2010). Research brief: Why Is Teaching with Problem Solving Important to Student Learning?. Available on-line at https://www.nctm.org/uploadedFiles/Research_and_Advocacy/research_brief_and_clips/Research_brief_14_-_Problem_Solving.pdf.

Papert, S. (1980).Mindstorms: Children, computers, and powerful ideas. New York, NY: Basic Books. Turtle Academy. (2019). Retrieved from https://turtleacademy.com/

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Published

2019-11-02

How to Cite

Klovekorn, A. (2019). Connecting Polygons to Coding (pp. 25--33). Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 83(1). Retrieved from https://ohiomathjournal.org/index.php/OJSM/article/view/7005

Issue

Vol. 83: Fall 2019

Section

Lesson Revision Project

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Copyright (c) 2019 Allyson Klovekorn