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- 6th
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Students are introduced to patterns in fractals. After a lecture/demo, students go to the computer lab, access a website imbedded in this plan and practice making patterns with fractals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore ratios in various contexts and from different perspectives. They explore the relationship between the numbers in the Fibonacci Sequence to develop a ratio. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the use of matrices and graphing calculators to solve a complex linear programming problem. They begin by reviewing homework problems in which they relate the solvability of a system of linear equations to the invertibility of the coefficient matrix. Students use graphing calulators to solve linear systems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students build number sense and algebraic knowledge through the use of Pascal's Triangle and multimedia aids. Emphasis is placed on technology-based activities, geometric and exponential patterns, and small, cooperative learning groups. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the patterns that exist in Pascal's Triangle. They explore multiples and factors. Sudents use an applet to create and color the multiples in Pascal's Triangle. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students think about several of the concepts from fractals, including recursion and self similarity. They use mathematical concepts of line segments, perimeter, area and infinity are used, and skill at pattern recognition is practiced. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the Town of Iceberg problem link as a review of graphs and an introduction to edges and vertices using math in real world situtations while being exposed to algorithmic thinking and problem solving. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss ways computers use properties of similar figures to generate scale models and create scenes. they describe patterns they have seen on a fern, pineapple, or pinecone. Students research Benoit mandebrot, H. von Koch and the Koch Snowflake, fractals in nature, the Cesaro Cruve, and the Peano Curve. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students investigate symmetry and tessellations by researching different examples through a pre made web exercise. This is an important concept to learn because symmetry is seen in nature, art, many real life applications, and us. Full Review »

