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Papert, Seymour – International Journal of Mathematics Education, 1972
Presents results of action research which had the goal of producing concepts and topics that would permit students to get creatively engaged in mathematical analysis and problem solving. The method used, called Turtle Geometry,'' is concerned with programming a moving point to generate geometric forms. (DT)
Descriptors: Computers, Creative Thinking, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
Fielker, David S. – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
The author focuses on encouraging pupils to think in an open way through his discussion and illustrations of activities involving geometric shapes. (MN)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Imagination
