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Picciotto, Henri; Ploger, Don – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1991
Described is an introductory probability and statistics class focused on teaching the concepts of sampling and binomial distributions through a strategy based on teacher and student generated simulation using the Boxer computer language. The value of integrating programing with teaching subject matter is demonstrated, and sample student work is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development