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.

Author Biography

Allyson Klovekorn, Miami University

Allyson Klovekorn, klovekam@miamioh.edu, is secondary mathematics teacher at Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio, and a graduate student in the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Department of Mathematics at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Her research interests include the use of rich mathematics tasks to promote student sense making.

References

Brown, S. I., & Walter, M. I. (1993). Problem posing in mathematics education. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Clements, D.H. (2000). From exercises and tasks to problems and projects: Unique contributions of computer to innovative mathematics education. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 19, 9-47.

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). hio ournal of chool athematics, 83(1). etrieved from http://voyager.janeway.systems:9999/index.php/OJSM/article/view/7005

Issue

Vol. 83: Fall 2019

Section

Lesson Revision Project

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