Patterns in the Pythagorean Configuration and Some Extensions: The Power of Interactive Geometry Software

In this paper I describe classroom experiences with pre-service secondary mathematics teachers (PSMTs) investigating and extending patterns embedded in the Pythagorean configuration. This geometric figure is a fruitful source of mathematical tasks to help students, including PSMTs, further develop h...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: José Contreras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2015-05-01
Series:Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College
Online Access:https://journals-test.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/607