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Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1980
Problems are presented that can be solved with a microcomputer which explore the binary, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems and related problems. (Author/TG)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education
Beidler, John – Creative Computing, 1978
Computer programs for solving alphametics are discussed. A fortran program for solving a general additive alphametic is given. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Games, Instruction
Zimmermann, Mark – Creative Computing, 1982
Describes a program written in BASIC, called BIGNUM, that was designed to aid in handling big numbers. The program adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and raises to a power integers of up to 1024 decimal digits and is thought to be usable on many types of machines. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Programs, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Enrichment
Lowry, Pat G. – Creative Computing, 1981
A program designed to calculate pi using a Monte Carlo simulation based on "throwing darts" at a quarter circle of unit radius inscribed in a unit square is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Geometric Concepts, Instructional Materials
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
Five problems on the generation and study of prime and related numbers are discussed. Solutions to the problems posed will be in next month's presentation. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computers, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Spaans, Z. T. – Creative Computing, 1981
A program designed in the BASIC programing language to provide drill and practice with positive and negative numbers is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Drills (Practice)
Murphy, Brian J. – Creative Computing, 1983
Computer games and tutorials for young children are reviewed. These include mathematics and language games, alphabet and number/counting primers, music games, and an arcade game. Program name, format, language, current price, manufacturer, and description are provided for each program reviewed. (JN)
Descriptors: Alphabetizing Skills, Computation, Computer Programs, Drills (Practice)
