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Solving a Logic Puzzle via Mathematical Programming.

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Saltzman, 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

A Generalization of "n Choose r"

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Skurnick, Ronald – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2005

The subject matter presented in this article can be used in the classroom to enrich the learning experience of students taking a course that includes a unit on combinatorics, such as discrete mathematics, graph theory, or probability. In order to provide such students with the background needed to appreciate the significance of the generalization…

Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Probability, Learning Experience, Generalization