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Peer reviewedVest, Floyd – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
After discussing the role of supercalculators within the business calculus curriculum, several examples are presented which allow the reader to examine the capabilities and codes of calculators specific to different major manufacturers. The topics examined include annuities, Newton's method, fixed point iteration, graphing, solvers, and…
Descriptors: Calculators, Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Graphs
Peer reviewedDanesh, Iraj – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described is a Monte-Carlo method for modeling physical systems with a computer. Also discussed are ways to incorporate Monte-Carlo simulation techniques for introductory science and mathematics teaching and also for enriching computer and simulation courses. (RH)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedLough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described are procedures for multiplying matrices using Logo. Examples of computer programming are included. (RH)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBecker, Henry Jay – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
Data collected for the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (1989) within U.S. secondary schools revealed that computer usage more than doubled from 1985. Discussed are the regular and systematic uses of computers in the classroom and laboratories, the types of software used, and the goals for teachers using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Objectives
