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How to Explain a Cycloid to a Turtle.
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Leron, Uri; Armon, Uzi – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses various representations of a curve and the relationships between them. Describes mathematical exercises which use Logo to derive a turtle procedure for graphically representing a cycloid. Provides a proof of the trigonometric series formula to show equality. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Mathematical Computing. The Game of N, Product-Perfect Numbers, and the ARITHMETICULAR.
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Ecker, Michael W. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Describes three games that one can play with or without a computer involving arithmetic, strategy, and problem solving techniques. Lists an abbreviated program for BASIC. Provides information on availability of the variable number game and the ARITHMETICULATOR which does calculations of large numbers and runs on IBM PCs. (RT)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics
Learning with Logo. Spinning, Rolling, and Flipping: More on Probability.
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Lough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses the use of Logo tools, spinners, dice, and coins for creating and understanding probability. Gives procedures for devising a spinner board and other necessary functions for performing the activity. Presents ideas for extending the experiment. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics