Pythagoras Meets Fibonacci.

Boulger, William

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Publication Date: 1989

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Pythagoras Meets Fibonacci.

Boulger, William

Mathematics Teacher, v82 n4 p277-82 Apr 1989

Patterns and relationships are shown between the Pythagorean theorem, Fibonacci sequences, and the golden ratio. Historical references also include the works of Euclid and Euler. These unexpected relationships can be used to motivate secondary students. (DC)

Descriptors: Enrichment, Geometric Concepts, Mathematicians, Mathematics History, Number Concepts, Pattern Recognition, Patterns in Mathematics, Plane Geometry, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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