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McMullin, Lin – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Uses vectors and programming with graphing calculators to analyze a ride in an amusement park (the "Scrambler") that has three long arms that revolve horizontally around a central post, at the end of which hang seats revolving in circles. (ASK)
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, High Schools, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Stover, Donald W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Graphs equations in two variables using a BASIC screen-sweep program that generates solutions to equations by applying the intermediate value theorem. Provides suggestions for investigations that result in graphs of a butterfly, the Cheshire cat, the Trisectrix of Catalna, E. T. waving goodbye, a praying mantis, and others. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Graphs, High Schools
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Martignette-Boswell, Carol; Cuoco, Albert A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Discusses a visual programming language, Function Machine Lab, which helps students with the concept of function using the function machine image. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Functions (Mathematics)