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Shilgalis, Thomas W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses a calculation method to approximate pi. Describes how to get an approximation to the circumscribed and inscribed perimeters of regular polygons of n sides. Presents the computer program and result of the approximation. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts

Maruszewski, Richard F., Jr. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Described are ways that specific concepts from abstract algebra can be programed using the software package features of the Ada Programming Language, which is the primary language of the Department of Defense. Included are typical programs with their respective outputs. (JJK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Higher Education

Hurd, Spencer P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Presented is the ancient Egyptian algorithm for the operations of multiplication and division of integers and fractions. Theorems involving unit fractions, proved by Fibonacci, justifying and extending the Egyptian or Ahmes' methods into the Hindu-Arabic numeric representational system are given. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Division, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions

King, Amy C.; Wilson, Joel E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
The purpose of this paper is to show, by computer examples, that very different results can be obtained by rearranging selected conditionally convergent series. Computer programs allow the students to select the real number to which they wish the rearrangement to converge. Two computer programs are appended. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction

Oldknow, Adrian – Mathematics in School, 1990
Discussed are solutions to the problem "What is the expected number of rolls for the total first to exceed 6?" Several algebraic solutions are presented. A computer program which may be used to simulate this problem is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Learning Strategies

Neidinger, Richard D. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Described are several programs that enable the user to evaluate derivatives to order n of any elementary function by using the combination of automatic differentiation method and A Programming Language (APL). Programs calculating first- and higher-order derivatives are presented. Selected APL symbols are appended. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education

Cowles, Mary Jane – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Presents an example of a proof to the mathematical problem of the sum of the cubes of the digits. Provides a Pascal program to search for these results. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications

Mathews, John – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
Uses muMATH to illustrate the step-by-step process in translating mathematical theory into the symbolic manipulation setting. Shows an application of a Picard iteration which uses a computer to generate a sequence of functions which converge to a solution. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications

Sorkin, Sylvia J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is a way to provide students with a review and an appreciation of the versatility of pointers in data structures by improvising with binary trees. Examples are described using the Pascal programing language. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software

Zaskis, Rina; Leron, Uri – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1991
The LOGO subroutine turtle geometry and Euclidean geometry are compared with respect to their treatment of similarity and difference of plane figures. The problem and its proposed solution of introducing a FLIP operation are viewed briefly from the perspectives of mathematics, computer science, and education. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Geometry

Dence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an algorithm to estimate pi by approximating a unit circle with a sequence of inscribed regular polygons. Demonstrates the application of the algorithm with a hand-held calculator and an Apple computer. Provides a program to calculate pi in Pascal programing language. (12 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Area, Calculators, Computation

Prichard, Mary Kim – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Discusses the process of mathematical iteration, its benefits as a problem-solving technique, and how to teach it. Presents a selection of mathematical ideas and problems that can be solved and explored using iteration, along with related BASIC computer programs. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), Estimation (Mathematics), Learning Strategies

Cibes, Margaret – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Provided are three program listings which may be used to illustrate this fractal figure. Extensions of these algorithms and their use in the study of chaos and fractals are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Fractals

Mathews, John H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Illustrates how muMATH can be used for manipulating abstract differentiation rules, optimization, implicit differentiation, related rules, and verifying the chain rule. (MVL)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Thompson, H. Bradford – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
This report includes the framework, the experiences, the benefits, student attitude survey results, typical computer screen output, and BASIC program listings for PROBLEM, a general computer system for homework management in a time-sharing environment that can handle any exercise in which students must calculate numerical results from numerical…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Mathematical Applications