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Levine, Deborah – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
The Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor is presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Higher Education
Ehrlich, Amos – Mathematics Teaching, 1977
A problem concerning the generation of an array of numbers is posed. The author examines the use of this problem in several secondary-school and college classes. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Instruction, Learning Activities

Travis, David L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
A student noticed an interesting fact about the base two numerals for perfect numbers. Mathematical explanations for some questions are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computers, Higher Education, Mathematics

Guy, Richard K. – Mathematics Magazine, 1990
Presented are 44 examples in which students are invited to guess what pattern of numbers is emerging and to decide whether the pattern will persist. Topics of examples include Pascal's triangle, integers, vertices, Fibonacci numbers, power series, partition functions, and Euler's theorem. The answers to all problems are included. (KR)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts

Schmalz, Rosemary – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1987
Presented are the mathematical explanation of the algorithm for representing rational numbers in base two, paper-and-pencil methods for producing the representation, some patterns in these representations, and pseudocode for computer programs to explore these patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Software, Higher Education

Gallian, Joseph A. – Mathematics Magazine, 1991
Described are some ways in which individual states code driver's license numbers. The encoding of month, date of birth, year of birth, sex, and others involving elementary mathematics and the use of an elaborate system of hashing functions in describing the first, middle, and last names are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Coding, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications

Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Brief articles are included on exploring mathematical patterns, with two computer programs listed for finding happy numbers; a simple periodic function in trigonometry; and comments on humorous student errors. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Error Patterns, Functions (Mathematics)

Gordon, Sheldon P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
Illustrates where several unexpected patterns of antiderivatives can be realized during calculus instruction via the application of integration by parts to the exploration of particular members of families of functions. (JJK)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning