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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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The Dynamic Discograph.
Bell, Garry
Australian Mathematics Teacher, v47 n2 p4-8 Jul 1991
Mechanical devices offer an alternative to computers to explore mathematical concepts in different curricula areas. Described is the discograph, a series of pulleys and wheels, that can be used to teach mathematical principles in pattern drawing, locus, rotation in geared systems, gearing, rotational symmetry, regular plane figures, decimal, and chaotic patterns. (MDH)
Descriptors: Decimal Fractions, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Fractions, Integrated Activities, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mechanics (Physics), Patterns in Mathematics, Ratios (Mathematics), Symmetry, Teaching Methods, Transformations (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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