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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
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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
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Staib, John – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
An approach to using the method of least squares, a scheme for computing the best-fitting line directly from a set of points, is detailed. The material first looks at fitting a numerical value to a set of numbers. This provides tools for solving the line-fitting problem. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models
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Cook, Lyle; McWilliam, James – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1983
The problem of finding cube roots when limited to a calculator with only square root capability is discussed. An algorithm is demonstrated and explained which should always produce a good approximation within a few iterations. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, College Mathematics, Higher Education
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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
The game of Yahtzee is discussed in terms of the various outcomes of turns in the game and their point values and the probabilities associated with achieving specific combinations of dice values. Several tables and methods of table construction are noted, and several challenge exercises are included. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Educational Games, Equations (Mathematics), Games
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Boyd, James N. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1982
Details are given of a simple computer program written in BASIC which calculates the sine of an angle through an application of DeMoivre's Theorem. The program is included in the material, and the program's success is discussed in terms of why the approximation works. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Higher Education
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
Five problems on the generation and study of prime and related numbers are discussed. Solutions to the problems posed will be in next month's presentation. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computers, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
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Aviv, Cherie A.; Rachlin, Sid – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
A procedure for constructing a magic cube is presented, with related teaching activities appropriate for students familiar or unfamiliar with the algorithm covered. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Enrichment
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Zeilberger, Doron; Todd, Philip – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
An unusual way of using the long multiplication algorithm to solve problems is presented. It is conceptually harder, since it involves negative numbers but is easier to perform once mastered, since the size of the multiplication table required is smaller than the standard one. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication
Pinker, Aron – MATYC Journal, 1981
This report explains the mathematical origin of the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) approximation often used in elementary Business Mathematics courses. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
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
McCrory, David L.; Maughan, George R. – 1985
This document--intended for secondary school and college students--contains technology education instructional units on the history of energy, coal energy, oil and natural gas, wind and solar energy, nuclear energy, careers in energy, energy and the environment, the history of transportation, transportation control devices, the history of…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Alternative Energy Sources, Coal, Communications