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Investigating the Circumregion.

Authors :
Byrd III, James L.
Bossé, Michael J.
Spurr, Michael J.
Source :
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology. Sep2021, Vol. 52 Issue 6, p857-878. 22p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Often, straightforward notions from one mathematical domain, when altered even slightly, can become rich and rewarding investigations involving numerous additional domains -- particularly when the investigation includes rigorous proof. This study begins with a familiar high school geometry problem (namely finding the circumcentre of a triangle), extends it to the study of equidistance and analyses the problem using geometry in concert with a number of other mathematical areas to construct a new region called the Circumregion. Altogether, the beautiful and intricate interconnectedness of mathematics is both employed and demonstrated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0020739X
Volume :
52
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150938352
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2020.1719442