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Peer reviewedKimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Discusses Newton's method for approximating the roots of functions, indicating that students who program in BASIC can learn and appreciate the method by writing their own programs. Includes a hypothetical dialogue between teacher and student about the topic; sample program listings; and problems assigned to students who have written programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
