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Bosse, Michael J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2001
This brief investigation exemplifies such considerations by relating concepts from number theory, set theory, probability, logic, and calculus. Satisfying the call for students to acquire skills in estimation, the following technique allows one to "immediately estimate" whether or not a number is prime. (MM)
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Number Concepts, Prime Numbers, Probability
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Dence, Thomas P.; Heath, Steven – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2005
The number Pi has a rich and colorful history. The origin of Pi dates back to when Greek mathematicians realized that the ratio of the circumference to the diameter is the same for all circles. One is most familiar with many of its applications to geometry, analysis, probability, and number theory. This paper demonstrates several examples of how…
Descriptors: Technology, Probability, Number Concepts, Mathematical Concepts