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Stephens, Larry J.; Maher, Lana C. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described is a statistical methodology course offered at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The course covers descriptive statistics as well as some procedures for estimating and testing hypotheses. Students use computer statistical packages and write a computer program for some statistical procedures. (RH)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Course Descriptions
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Kreminski, Rick – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1999
Presents ways to improve the accuracy of approximations of logarithms in a college-algebra course. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Cooney, Thomas J., Ed. – 1989
The Sixth International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-6) was special in that it provided a context commemorating the life and work of George Polya (1887-1985) whose native land was Hungary and to whom all those interested in the teaching of mathematical problem solving owe a great debt. What follows in this publication is a collection…
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Bitter, Gary G.; Cameron, Allan B. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Arizona State University uses the Computer-Administered Mathematics Examination to identify preservice teachers who need mathematics remediation. Reported are the results of the testing of several groups of students. Some of the students were retested after remediation. (RH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Freese, Ralph; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Describes the approach taken and materials used for introducing computer symbolic mathematics to undergraduate calculus students. Explains the features of the muMATH software package and reviews the modifications that were made to the program. Includes an exercise on plotting graphs. (ML)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Crocker, Deborah A.; Foley, Gregory D. – AMATYC Review, 1989
Examines some of the opinions and recommendations expressed in the current literature regarding changes computing technology may bring to the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Discusses the views of educators, the stances taken by professional groups, and a look to the future. (26 references) (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
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Glaister, P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Provides a BASIC program to compute the number of shuffles required for packs containing even numbers of cards up to 100. Lists 4 further questions on the shuffling program. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Smith, W. – Physics Education, 1987
Proposes a mathematical computer model for the behavior of liquids using the classical dynamic principles of Sir Isaac Newton and the molecular dynamics method invented by other scientists. Concludes that other applications will be successful using supercomputers to go beyond simple Newtonian physics. (CW)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Fluid Mechanics
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Thomas, David A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Described is an approach to computational matrix algebra that takes advantage of a high quality, low cost microcomputer software package. The examples and applications discussed focus on matrix multiplication. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Demana, Franklin; Waits, Bert K. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of graphing calculators for polar and parametric equations. Presents eight lines of the program for the graph of a parametric equation and 11 lines of the program for a graph of a polar equation. Illustrates the application of the programs for planetary motion and free-fall motion. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
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Smith, Thomas M.; Scariano, Stephen M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Presented is the change-point estimation which is a variation on point estimation for a two-sample problem. This variation relies on the elementary properties of the expected value and variance operators, is intuitive and is easily accessible for introductory statistics courses. Data for this exercise may be produced by a BASIC program which is…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Fay, Temple H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Described is an approach to the derivation of numerical integration formulas. Students develop their own formulas using polynomial interpolation and determine error estimates. The Newton-Cotes formulas and error analysis are reviewed. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Mathews, John H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Illustrated is the use of computer algebra software to assist in both a computational and theoretical way to develop the underlying theory of polynomials and the partial fraction decomposition of a rational function. Background information and a discussion of theoretical considerations are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Lough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described are procedures for multiplying matrices using Logo. Examples of computer programming are included. (RH)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Wong, Khoon Yoong – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Describes a function graphing program's 15 Logo procedures and how they are used in the classroom to study the properties of functions and to develop visual imagery of function behavior. Presents several Logo programs. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
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