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Peer reviewedRatliff, Michael I.; Martinez-Cruz, Armando M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Aims for students to use a combination of stochastic ideas to simulate a basketball tournament. Uses the TI-83 calculator in the activity to simulate the binomial distribution. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedSaltzman, Robert M.; Kohler, David – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Explores the relative strengths and weaknesses of the spreadsheet approach versus specialized mathematical programming software for solving a particular logic puzzle. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Logic
Peer reviewedFay, Temple H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1998
Discusses an old technique going back to Euler for accelerating the convergence of an alternating series. Uses a computer algebra system such as Derive, Maple, or Mathematica to implement this method called Eulerization. Argues that investigations using this technique will improve a student's understanding of infinite series. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRiley, Kyle – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Presents a simple method for estimating the volatility of stock prices and uses a spreadsheet to apply the method to actual stock prices. This method is an application of parameter estimation and can be used in an introductory statistics course. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Economics, Estimation (Mathematics), Higher Education
