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Bezuszka, Stanley J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
A history of perfect numbers is presented, which briefly covers the 27 values known at this time. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History
Shore, M. L. – Creative Computing, 1980
There are many uses for the shortest path algorithm presented which are limited only by our ability to recognize when a problem may be converted into the shortest path in a graph representation. (Author/TG)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts

Sullivan, John J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
Problems with apportioning seats within the House of Representatives every 10 years are discussed. The history of the problem and the nature of the politics involved are reviewed, and the current method in use is detailed along with its flaws. A call for a more sensible system is made. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education
Stanford Univ., CA. School Mathematics Study Group. – 1968
This is the second unit of a 15-unit School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG) mathematics text for high school students. Topics presented in the first chapter (Informal Algorithms and Flow Charts) include: changing a flat tire; algorithms, flow charts, and computers; assignment and variables; input and output; using a variable as a counter; decisions…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Flow Charts, High Schools, Mathematical Applications

Smith, Michael S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Three alternative methods of finding averages of two numbers are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computation

Zeddies, Melvin L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Examples of student-developed methods for dividing fractions and dividing and multiplying whole numbers are presented. Both are selected to show mathematical creativity in general mathematics students which would often be overlooked. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Creativity, Division, Elementary Secondary Education

Lappan, Glenda; Winter, Mary Jean – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Interesting mathematical questions that require computations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals are presented. The material is designed for students in the middle school grades, but many of the ideas could be used with higher or lower level pupils. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Decimal Fractions, Fractions
Stenberg, Warren; Walker, Robert J. – 1970
Parts one and two of a one-year computer-oriented calculus course (without analytic geometry) are presented. The ideas of calculus are introduced and motivated through computer (i.e., algorithmic) concepts. An introduction to computing via algorithms and a simple flow chart language allows the book to be self-contained, except that material on…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs
Williamson, S. Gill – 1987
This textbook was designed for a first course in differential and integral calculus, and is directed toward students in engineering, the sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Its major goal is to bring students to a level of technical competence and intuitive understanding of calculus that is adequate for applying the subject to real world…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculus, College Mathematics, Functions (Mathematics)
Grinstein, Louise S., Ed.; Michaels, Brenda, Ed. – 1977
Many of the suggestions that calculus instructors have published as articles from 1908 through 1973 are included in this book of readings. The main criterion for selecting an item was whether it would be helpful to teachers and students; therefore, those which dealt exclusively with curricular structure were not included. The selected articles are…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Annotated Bibliographies, Calculus, College Mathematics

Mathematics in School, 1990
Described are four classroom activities that may be interspersed into a curriculum or offered as homework. Systematic procedures, alternative strategies, and trial and error are emphasized in these counting exercises. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education