| Reviewed: |
Aug 26, 2001 by Mathematics |
| Overview: |
This site provides a very interesting and unusual examination of continued fractions: how they are formed and notated, patterns contained therein, and some connections to the Fibonacci numbers. Construction of continued fractions for decimal fractions and square roots is also discussed. "Silver" means are investigated along with the numbers pi and e and their continued fraction patterns. The author poses numerous questions and the end of many of the sections includes material to further involve the user in exploring the patterns given. This site is part of the award-winning site Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Section (please see separate listing and review). |
| Learning Goals: |
Resource material for student investigations of continued fractions. Unusual application of basic algebra. Classroom enrichment for instructors. |
| Target Student Population: |
Math students interested in number theory; computer science students with an interest in algorithms, students interested in (programmable) calculators. Faculty members looking for classroom enrichment materials. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
The material only requires concepts from basic algebra but the student should be comfortable applying them to new applications. |
| Type of Material: |
Lecture/presentation; can also serve as a tutorial. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Web browser. |
