Manage the Tool Bar

You can customise the tool bar that is shown in GeoGebra. This might be handy if you want to do a ruler-compass-construction. You can also use a customised tool bar in order to help the students.

You customise the tool bar under the menu Tools->Customise toolbar...

Create a Tool!

You can create your own tools in GeoGebra. This is a useful feature if you need to do the same operation several times.

  • Start by creating your construction
  • Choose Tools->Create New Tool...
  • Under the tab Output Objects you choose the objects your tool should create. These objects are the result of your tool. Click Next
  • Under the tab Input Objects you choose the objects needed to create the result. Click Next
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  • Name your tool and click Finish

The Sierpinski triangle

The recording below shows how to create a tool to make a Sierpinski triangle.

further info:

Pascal's Tree for kids: http://splashscuola.altervista.org/esercizi/geogebra/5-frattali_casette01.shtml

 

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