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Stover, Donald W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Graphs equations in two variables using a BASIC screen-sweep program that generates solutions to equations by applying the intermediate value theorem. Provides suggestions for investigations that result in graphs of a butterfly, the Cheshire cat, the Trisectrix of Catalna, E. T. waving goodbye, a praying mantis, and others. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Graphs, High Schools
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Haigh, William E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Provides examples of such statistical graphs as line, bar, picture and pie. Suggests uses of Logo Turtle Graphics in graph construction. Includes several program procedures for creating designs with the computer. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Experiential Learning
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Day, Roger P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Explores alternative strategies to solve algebraic equations that do not lend themselves to traditional methods. Examines one nontraditional equation by a graphical approach using a graphing utility and by a numerical approach using spreadsheets. Discusses new basic skills for algebra utilizing technology. Provides a computer program to solve…
Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, High Schools
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Martin, Kathleen – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes an activity which uses the computer to produce an environment that encourages an inductive reasoning approach to ratio and proportion through a billiard ball simulation. Provides examples of graphs and bouncing ball data. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Experiential Learning
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
Guo, Sheng – 1988
This report discusses the methods, techniques, and software applications used in processing the data gathered in a survey of the physical condition and health of students in Guangdong Province, China. The introduction provides background on the survey. Survey grouping, data items, and survey procedures are then described. A discussion of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Processing
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Kemp, Jean A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
States the objectives and implementation procedures for this teacher-directed or individualized learning discovery unit. Describes the value of the program and additional activities that can be included. Shows a copy of the program. (RT)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making, Discovery Learning