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Graham, Alan – Teaching Statistics, 1996
Describes a lesson that outlines a statistics/probability investigation into some aspects of past performance in snooker (a billiards game) using the random number generator on a graphing calculator. (MKR)
Descriptors: Athletics, Computer Simulation, Graphing Calculators, Higher Education
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Demana, Franklin; Waits, Bert K. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Discusses solutions to real-world linear particle-motion problems using graphing calculators to simulate the motion and traditional analytic methods of calculus. Applications include (1) changing circular or curvilinear motion into linear motion and (2) linear particle accelerators in physics. (MDH)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation