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A Rapidly Converging Recursive Approach to Pi.

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Dence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993

Presents an algorithm to estimate pi by approximating a unit circle with a sequence of inscribed regular polygons. Demonstrates the application of the algorithm with a hand-held calculator and an Apple computer. Provides a program to calculate pi in Pascal programing language. (12 references) (MDH)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Area, Calculators, Computation

Data Analysis. New Topics for Secondary School Mathematics. Materials and Software.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc., Reston, VA. – 1988

This publication is composed of documentation material and a user's guide for the software used in this course. The materials in this book are extracted from an introductory college mathematics course designed to prepare high school students who have completed Algebra 2 for the variety of mathematics courses encountered in college. The principal…

Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

The Development of Mathematics Software: An Interactive Process.

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Zehavi, Nurit – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988

Describes the processes involved in leading students from the basics of MaxMix courseware to the final investigation. Discusses a mathematical game, number and graphic tasks included in the package, along with invoking meaningful interaction and integration into classroom mathematics. (RT)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software