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Peer reviewedBright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discussed are the use of probability simulations in a mathematics classroom. Computer simulations using regular dice and special dice are described. Sample programs used to generate 100 rolls of a pair of dice in BASIC and Logo languages are provided. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedRichbart, Lynn; Richbart, Carolyn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Discusses ways to simulate a probability problem of interest to middle school students in which students calculate the average number of packets of trading cards purchased to obtain a complete set of cards. Simulations utilize a spinner, a table of random numbers, and a computer. Includes the BASIC program utilized in the simulation. (MDH)
Descriptors: Experiments, Intermediate Grades, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models
Peer reviewedKennedy, Kristin; Schumacher, Phyllis – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Describes the use of simulation to introduce the bootstrapping technique of creating confidence intervals for the mean, median, and variance. These bootstrap confidence intervals are compared to the traditional confidence intervals for the purpose of analyzing accuracy of the technique. A Minitab program to produce confidence intervals is…
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedCibes, Margaret – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Provided are three program listings which may be used to illustrate this fractal figure. Extensions of these algorithms and their use in the study of chaos and fractals are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Fractals
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 reviewedGordon, Sheldon P.; Gordon, Florence S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Considered are several mathematical models that can be used to study different waiting situations. Problems involving waiting at a red light, bank, restaurant, and supermarket are discussed. A computer program which may be used with these problems is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Thinking, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedFlores, Alfinio – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Describes two activities to introduce or extend the concept of the natural number e. Students conduct a lottery using either a table of random numbers or a computer simulation to link experimental probability results to the theoretical probability and to the number e. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Concept Formation, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedLough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses the use of Logo tools, spinners, dice, and coins for creating and understanding probability. Gives procedures for devising a spinner board and other necessary functions for performing the activity. Presents ideas for extending the experiment. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
