LESSON FOR GEOMETRY
LEARNING PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES, GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTS
and TRANSFORMATIONS via ALICE
ABSTRACT: Computer programming and graphing are reviewed and
strengthened by the analysis and modification of a basic plotting
routine written in Alice.
INTRODUCTION
As part of the computer skills curriculum and as a review of concepts of
functions students will use the attached ALICE software (xxx.xxx). Practice in
special thinking will be followed by students enhancing the ALICE file (added
comments, rewriting code, creating new methods and improving the path tracing
feature.
Students will be expected to understand the programming constructs in the
ALICE file and to provide meaningful analysis and criticism regarding the
program’s eloquence, accuracy, complexity, clarity and efficiency.
PROGRAMMING CONSTRUCTS COVERED:
 Methods & Functions
 Variables & Arrays
 While Loops
 User Input
OTHER TOPICS: Points of View and Frames of Reference. Algebraic
functions and their behavior
ENHANCEMENTS: Improved line-tracing
SUMMARY: Simple routine for students to learn via use and
modification.