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The article begins by briefly answering the question of what a fractal is and provides reasons why fractals are worth exploring in education. Various methods of constructing fractals suitable for classroom use are then presented. Fractals can be easily integrated into the curriculum as early as upper primary school, either as part of a comprehensive course or as individual thematic units. Constructions are primarily created using GeoGebra, but also through traditional methods (pencil, paper) or other digital tools (PowerPoint, web applications). The conclusion demonstrates that the concept of fractal dimension can be accessible to high school students.
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