Descriptor
Author
| Braverman, Harvey | 1 |
| Downes, Michael | 1 |
| Lough, Tom | 1 |
| Mandell, Alan | 1 |
| Mathews, John H. | 1 |
| Nagarkatte, Shailaja U. | 1 |
| Nagarkatte, Umesh P. | 1 |
| O'Brien, James F. | 1 |
| Schaefer, Paul | 1 |
| Scheuermann, Larry | 1 |
| Sprows, David | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Computer Programs | 10 |
| Journal Articles | 10 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 4 |
| Teachers | 4 |
| Administrators | 1 |
| Students | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedO'Brien, James F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes laboratory-oriented software programs that are short, time-saving, eliminate computational errors, and not found in public domain courseware. Program availability for IBM and Apple microcomputers is included. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMathews, John H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Notes muMATH is a powerful computer algebra systems assistant for performing symbol manipulation in algebra and calculus. Provides several examples and program listings for calculus tutoring, differentiation drill problems, and integration drill problems. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedScheuermann, Larry – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a short BASIC program, RANVAR, which generates random variates for various theoretical probability distributions. The seven variates include: uniform, exponential, normal, binomial, Poisson, Pascal, and triangular. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedSchaefer, Paul – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a program listing in True BASIC which constructs several kinds of matrices: (1) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that have integral entries; (2) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that are rational numbers with reasonable denominators; and (3) matrices with integral entries and prescribed integer…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedSprows, David – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
A FORTRAN program is provided for use with computer projects for a course in number theory. Uses diminishing functions and the speed of the computer to quickly determine possible solutions to problems. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedNagarkatte, Umesh P.; Nagarkatte, Shailaja U. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
Identifies and proves two theorems related to expressing rational numbers in decimal form for any natural base m>1. Includes two BASIC computer programs with sample runs. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedLough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Offers several LOGO programs to study the behavior of simple nonlinear systems. Suggests that LOGO is an excellent tool for studying chaotic systems. Offers suggestions for different forms of LOGO. Builds upon programs presented in a previous article. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedBraverman, Harvey – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
Presents a program for the Apple II computer that teachers can use for exam questions and homework assignments. Prints out all cubic polynomials whose roots, maximum and minimum points, and points of inflection are all integers. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedDownes, Michael – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Uses a LOGO program and probability to solve systems of equations. Provides a physical model and a LOGO model. Lists programs and explains the methodology used. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedMandell, Alan – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a software program for determining PI to the 15th place after the decimal. Explores the history of determining the value of PI from Archimedes to present computer methods. Investigates Wallis's, Liebniz's, and Buffon's methods. Written for Tandy GW-BASIC (IBM compatible) with 384K. Suggestions for Apple II's are given. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
