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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
The progression from simple interest to compound interest leads naturally and quickly to the number e, involving mathematical discovery learning through writing programs. Several programs are given, with suggestions for a teaching sequence. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Suggestions are given for having students write or modify computer programs for listing prime positive integers and continued fractions, to help them discover mathematical concepts. Sample programs are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning

Mayes, Robert – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Uses Derive as an instructional tool to investigate asymptotic behavior of rational functions. Activities focus on reducing manipulation and computation and on generating multiple examples to focus on discovery of the concept rather than a summary of rules. (MLN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Discovery Learning, Estimation (Mathematics)

Hirsch, Christian R., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Activities to extend the core curriculum through the study of the periodicity of rational numbers to help students develop calculator and research skills are presented. Four worksheets are included, to be used as discovery activities. A computer program is listed, as well as examples of periodic pictures. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials

Mansheim, Jan; Baldridge, Phyllis – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
How set theory, combinatorics, probability, and the study of algorithms can be used in solving two problems is described in detail. Three computer programs are listed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Software, Flow Charts, Learning Activities

Dugdale, Sharon – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
The development and use of an activity that uses the computer's unique capabilities to provide students with a relevant and highly motivating experience with the graphing of equations is outlined. The activity, called "Green Globs," illustrates the potential of developing new environments for learning on computers. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Educational Games, Graphs, Learning Activities

Haigh, William E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Use of the computer to simulate or imitate probability problems that are difficult to analyze in any other way is discussed. How the Monte Carlo method works is clarified, with sample problems and programs. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
A function-graphing program is given, plus a series of experiments that students can carry out using the program. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Learning Activities

Hastings, Ellen H.; Yates, Daniel S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The material is designed to help pupils investigate how the value for slope in the equation of a line affects the inclination for the graph of an equation. A program written in BASIC designed to run on an Apple microcomputer is included. Worksheet masters for duplication are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Discovery Learning, Graphs, Mathematics Instruction

Pethtel, R. D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Abundant and deficient positive integers are investigated, with a computer program listed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Integers, Learning Activities, Mathematics

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Explores a particular method of searching for roots that lends itself well to discovery learning through writing a computer program. The teacher-student interaction is given, and two computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The study of number bases, facilitated by programing a microcomputer, helps students make mathematics discoveries. Several programs are given and discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers

Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Presented are instructions for activities in which a calculator is used to investigate algebraic concepts. Also presented are short computer programs involving topics taught in prealgebra and an activity in which a trapezoid is transformed into a circle. (JN)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Software, Geometry

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Eleven experiments are presented, extending ideas for graphing functions presented in two previous articles. Computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts, Graphs

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Having students try to generate their own random numbers can lead to much discovery learning as one tries to create 'patternlessness' from formulas. Developing an equidistribution test and runs test, plus other ideas for generating random numbers, is discussed, with computer programs given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction
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