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Peer reviewedOlson, Donald; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1990
Discusses making a computer-simulated rainbow using principles of physics, such as reflection and refraction. Provides BASIC program for the simulation. Appends a program illustrating the effects of dispersion of the colors. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWalton, Karen D.; Walton, Zachary D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Examines the use of the computer to approximate the value of the definite integral normally calculated by mathematical means. Presents four examples using BASIC programs to approximate single and double integrals by numerical integration and the Monte Carlo method. Programs are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Calculus, Computer Uses in Education, Estimation (Mathematics)
PDF pending restorationNicely, Robert F., Jr., Ed.; Sigmund, Thomas F., Ed. – 1986
One of the strengths of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (PCTM) is that it gives mathematicians and mathematics educators the opportunity to exchange and contribute to each other's professional growth. The topic for each yearbook is chosen to coincide with the annual PCTM meeting. This 1986 yearbook contains 17 articles related…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Improvement
