This book contains three major sections. The first section provides 15 lesson plans for the integration of activities involving computer uses in mathematics instruction. Each lesson plan includes grade level, objective, time, materials, important terms, background, suggestions, and activities. The second section provides a list of available math…

Discusses students' uses of certain programs, in contrast to writing them. Three programs are discussed: one on nonreal roots, one on dividing polynomials by quadratic polynomials, and one on "unfactoring." (MNS)

Computer algebra systems are described. Features of such systems and information on MACSYMA, Maple, muMath, REDUCE, and SMP are given. (MNS)

Described is a computer program that uses an interesting matrix method to generate Pythagorean triples. Program listings and output for two programs are included. (MNS)

A problem on speed of travel is stated in general terms to provide practice in algebraic manipulation while maintaining a sense of real-world usefulness. A computer program is listed. (MNS)

Shows how the computer software programs Mathematica and Maple can be used to obtain chemical equations to represent the stoichiometry of a reacting system. Specific examples are included. Contains 10 references. (DKM)

Students can learn to make algebra, trigonometry, and geometry work for them by using matrices to rotate figures on the graphics screen of a graphing calculator. Includes a software program, TRNSFORM, for the TI-81 graphing calculator which can draw and rotate a triangle. (MKR)

Presents several examples of algebraic word problems and demonstrates how spreadsheets are used to solve the problems. Spreadsheet templates are included to illustrate how each problem is solved. (MBR)

An efficient division algorithm is developed, using a computer program, to convert any positive fraction to its decimal representation. The computer program listing is included. (MNS)

Describes a method of effectively introducing the concept of radian measure that uses Cabri Geometry II software to construct a circle of arbitrary radius and to measure that radius. The goal is to determine how many of these radii fit around a circle. (DDR)

Explores a particular method of searching for roots that lends itself well to discovery learning through writing a computer program. The teacher-student interaction is given, and two computer program listings are included. (MNS)

Curiosities offer an interesting alternative to traditional methods of attacking problems. An illustrative situation is given, with graphical, computer, and analytical methods used to solve the problem. (MNS)

A method for solving polynomial equations is discussed that relies on the user's seeing approximations to the roots of the equation. The equation is then manipulated to improve on that approximation. A computer program is included. (MNS)

Presents algebra course curriculum that utilizes a symbolic algebra system called PAD (Power, Application, and Depth). Demonstrates an example using PAD and points out that mathematics courses using this software present new ways for students to launch the power of algebraic thinking. (ASK)

Formulas for use in computer programs are presented. Two programming applications are discussed: one to ballistics using inverse sine and one to hours of daylight using inverse cosine. (MNS)