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An Irrational Calculation of Pi.

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

The Monte Carlo Method: A Fresh Approach to Teaching Probabilistic Concepts.

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Travers, Kenneth J.; Gray, Kenneth G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981

Some activities designed around the Monte Carlo method of solving probability problems are described. The instructional applications of this method involve physical models or simple BASIC computer programs. (MP)

Descriptors: Computer Programs, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction