The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics
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The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics is the subtitle of the book *Turtle Geometry*, which explores mathematical ideas through computer-based turtle graphics and interactive experimentation.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7616973 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics Context triple: [Turtle Geometry, subtitle, The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics]
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A.
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning is an early 18th-century treatise by John Arbuthnot that argues for the intellectual and practical value of studying mathematics.
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Mathematical Discovery
"Mathematical Discovery" is a two-volume work by George Pólya that explores the processes of mathematical problem solving and heuristic reasoning.
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C.
Dialogues on Mathematics
Dialogues on Mathematics is a popular science book by Hungarian mathematician Alfréd Rényi that presents key mathematical ideas through fictional conversations.
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D.
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics is a philosophical and foundational study in which Friedrich Waismann analyzes how mathematical concepts are formed, clarified, and used in modern mathematics.
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E.
Mathematical Laboratory
The Mathematical Laboratory was the original name of the University of Cambridge’s computing department, which became a pioneering center for early computer science research and development.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics Target entity description: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics is the subtitle of the book *Turtle Geometry*, which explores mathematical ideas through computer-based turtle graphics and interactive experimentation.
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A.
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning
An Essay on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning is an early 18th-century treatise by John Arbuthnot that argues for the intellectual and practical value of studying mathematics.
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B.
Mathematical Discovery
"Mathematical Discovery" is a two-volume work by George Pólya that explores the processes of mathematical problem solving and heuristic reasoning.
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C.
Dialogues on Mathematics
Dialogues on Mathematics is a popular science book by Hungarian mathematician Alfréd Rényi that presents key mathematical ideas through fictional conversations.
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D.
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: The Formation of Concepts in Modern Mathematics is a philosophical and foundational study in which Friedrich Waismann analyzes how mathematical concepts are formed, clarified, and used in modern mathematics.
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E.
Mathematical Laboratory
The Mathematical Laboratory was the original name of the University of Cambridge’s computing department, which became a pioneering center for early computer science research and development.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book subtitle
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literary work ⓘ |
| aimsToConvey |
computers can serve as an experimental laboratory for mathematics
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programming can deepen understanding of geometry and motion ⓘ |
| associatedWithAuthor |
Andrea diSessa
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Harold Abelson ⓘ
linked to:
Hal Abelson
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| describesFocusOn |
interactive mathematical experimentation
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turtle graphics ⓘ use of computers to explore mathematics ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
dynamic representations of mathematical concepts
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exploratory learning ⓘ student-centered discovery of mathematics ⓘ |
| hasMedium | printed book ⓘ |
| isSubtitleOf | Turtle Geometry ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| partOfWorkGenre |
computer-based mathematics
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mathematics popularization ⓘ |
| relatedToConcept |
Logo programming language
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visualization of mathematical ideas ⓘ |
| relatedToField |
computational thinking
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educational technology ⓘ mathematics education ⓘ |
| titleAppearsOn |
cover of Turtle Geometry
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title page of Turtle Geometry ⓘ |
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Subject: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics Description of subject: The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics is the subtitle of the book *Turtle Geometry*, which explores mathematical ideas through computer-based turtle graphics and interactive experimentation.
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