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Beckmann, Charlene E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Activities for enhancing students' understanding and interpreting of graphical information is provided. Four worksheets and answers are given. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Graphs, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
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Bateman, D. – Mathematics in School, 1988
Describes a process of mathematical investigation involving generalized Fibonacci sequences. Provides the derivation using expressions, BASIC programs, and numerical verification. (YP)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Gimmestad, Beverly; And Others – 1988
This is a collection of Pascal programs that were developed for a 1986 National Science Foundation-sponsored high school teachers' summer workshop. The programs can be used as a means of extending or enriching textbook material in either high school mathematics or Pascal courses. Some suggested uses are: (1) teacher demonstrations in mathematics…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, High Schools, Mathematical Applications
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Sorkin, Sylvia J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is a way to provide students with a review and an appreciation of the versatility of pointers in data structures by improvising with binary trees. Examples are described using the Pascal programing language. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
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Lopez, Antonio M., Jr. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
The programing language PROLOG is compared to LOGO in terms of its ability to handle mathematical ideas. This is demonstrated by using PROLOG in solving a geometric theorem and two lemmas. The listings of the computer programs used to solve the problems are included. (KR)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts
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Hart, Derek; Roberts, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
This paper describes a computer simulation of Buffon's needle problem. The problem considers the probability that a needle will cross a line when the needle is thrown in a random way onto the parallel lines a certain distance apart. The paper provides the algorithm and computer program. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Noone, E. T., Jr. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presented is an activity in which probability and percents are taught using a basketball computer simulation. Computer programs that replicate the free-throw accuracy of college and professional stars and allow students to compete with those stars are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Elementary Education
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Kost, Franklin – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Described is a learning activity which incorporates computer programing and the teaching of arrays. Using the newspaper as a source for ideas for programing assignments and classroom examples is emphasized. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities