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Peer reviewedWalton, Karen Doyle – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Encourages the use of the microcomputer to teach probability theory and concepts. Presents an instructional sequence and provides 10 activities, three of which have short programs listed. (JM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Courseware, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedEasterday, Kenneth; Smith, Tommy – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
The Monte Carlo procedure of generating random points that lie within the unit square is used to approximate pi, as the ratio of points within the first quadrant of the unit circle to the total number of randomly generated points. A BASIC computer program for this method is included. (JJK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedWood, Eric – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
This article discusses the analysis of a decision-making process faced by contestants on the television game show "The Price is Right". The included analyses of the original and related problems concern pattern searching, inductive reasoning, quadratic functions, and graphing. Computer simulation programs in BASIC and tables of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
