Delivering the shape and space programme of study in the UK national mathematics curriculum using Zeno

Citation

Morrison H, Gardner J & McBride C (1993) Delivering the shape and space programme of study in the UK national mathematics curriculum using Zeno. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 24 (6), pp. 853-862. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739930240610

Abstract
The UK national curriculum in mathematics, through the shape and space programme of study, requires that all pupils engage in activities which lead to an understanding of transformation of the plane. This paper introduces Zeno, a package which offers vector operations and transformation primitives in addition to Logo turtle graphics‐like features. It runs on any IBM‐compatible (with CGA or better graphics) or Apple Macintosh personal computer. The paper demonstrates how the Zeno environment can enable pupils to ‘discover' the central mathematical principles which underpin transformation of the plane.

Journal
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology: Volume 24, Issue 6

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Professor John Gardner

Professor, Education