期刊论文详细信息
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
What Would the Nautilus Say? Unleashing Creativity in Mathematics!
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Selbach-Allen, Megan E1  Williams, Cathy A2  Boaler, Jo1 
[1] Stanford University;youcubed at Stanford University
关键词: golden spiral;    golden ratio;    nautilus;   
DOI  :  10.5642/jhummath.202002.18
学科分类:社会科学、人文和艺术(综合)
来源: Claremont Center for the Mathematical Sciences
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【 摘 要 】

While the nautilus shell is often represented in popular culture as an example of a golden spiral, according to many mathematicians it is not. In this paper we examine multiple arguments for and against considering the nautilus as a “golden” spiral and offer a semi-structured task that is accessible to middle school students and beyond to begin their own investigation. Our hope is that asking, what would the nautilus say, can serve as a starting point for children and adults alike to push against the walls we so often draw around mathematical questions and begin to see where their creativity takes them as they venture outside of the maths box.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND   

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