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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
The progression from simple interest to compound interest leads naturally and quickly to the number e, involving mathematical discovery learning through writing programs. Several programs are given, with suggestions for a teaching sequence. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
A function-graphing program is given, plus a series of experiments that students can carry out using the program. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Learning Activities
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Presents an Applesoft computer program to help students translate abstract sentences into concrete visible lines and thereby discover and confirm facts about slopes, intercepts, angles, and intersections. The program graphs and analyzes lines, given as equations of the form Y equals M times X plus B. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Geometry, High Schools
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Eleven experiments are presented, extending ideas for graphing functions presented in two previous articles. Computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts, Graphs