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| Donahue, Richard J. | 1 |
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| Walton, Karen Doyle | 1 |
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Peer reviewedOlson, Alton T. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of the recursive method to permutations of n objects and a problem making c cents in change using pennies and nickels when order is important. Presents a LOGO program for the examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Formulas
Peer reviewedDemana, Franklin; Waits, Bert K. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of graphing calculators for polar and parametric equations. Presents eight lines of the program for the graph of a parametric equation and 11 lines of the program for a graph of a polar equation. Illustrates the application of the programs for planetary motion and free-fall motion. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
Peer reviewedWalton, Karen Doyle – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discusses the use of the mathematics classroom for discovering the relationship among computers, mathematics, and real-world problems. Provides three probability problems and compares the results of three methods, actual trial, computer simulation, and mathematical solution. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDonahue, Richard J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Techniques for estimating pi using the microcomputer are demonstrated. Four BASIC programs, coded from pi generating formulas, are compared for efficiency. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedKennedy, Joe – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Discusses possible approaches to solving the problem of how many different triangles can be formed on an n x n geoboard and the different geometric concepts utilized to formulate a solution. Approaches include counting strategies, writing a computer program, and using difference equations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, High Schools
