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Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
A computer program that allows students to simulate an experiment in probability is given, with specific suggestions on how to use and study the program. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedGinther, John L.; Ewbank, William A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
The problem deals with calculating the probability that two or more students in a given class have the same birthday. A sample of an experiment that can be carried out by hand in a class is first noted. A program written in BASIC and a sample run is then presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedCollis, Betty – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
Details of an 18-lesson unit of instruction that has been used successfully with eighth-, ninth-, and tenth-grade classes are presented. Each lesson centers around individual computer programs written in Applesoft BASIC. Copies of two programs are provided, and ways to acquire the other 16 are noted. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedStinebrickner, Ralph – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
How a computer randomly generates numbers to turn off lighted blocks on a graphics display is discussed. A computer program is given after reviewing a definition and two theorems and applying them to the problem. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedTravers, Kenneth J.; Gray, Kenneth G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1981
Some activities designed around the Monte Carlo method of solving probability problems are described. The instructional applications of this method involve physical models or simple BASIC computer programs. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction
Watson, F. R. – 1980
This collection of documents promotes simulation as an attractive topic in mathematics instruction that provides game-like activities likely to interest pupils, by illustrating the important ideas of probability and showing how mathematical models can be used in practical problems clearly relevant to everyday life. While computer programs written…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning
