Fractals for the Classroom: v. 1 (Fractals for the Classroom: Strategic Activities) - Softcover

Peitgen, Heinz-Otto; Etc.; Jurgens, H.; Saupe, D.; Maletsky, E.; Perciante, T.; Yunker, L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 354097346X ISBN 13: 9783540973461

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1991

Synopsis

This first volume of strategic classroom activities is designed to develop, through a hands-on approach, a basic mathematical understanding and appreciation of fractals. The concepts presented on fractals include self-similarity, the chaos game and complexity as it relates to fractal dimension. Where appropriate, the activities take advantage of the technological power of the graphics calculator. The slide package that accompanies this first volume includes high quality fractal images.

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From the Back Cover

This second volume of strategic classroom activities is designed to develop, through a hands-on approach, a deeper mathematical understanding and greater appreciation of fractals and chaos. The concepts presented include iteration, chaos, and the Mandelbrot set.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 354097346X
• ISBN 13: 9783540973461
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 140