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Energy Guides as Teaching Aids.
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Farnsworth, David L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2003
Analyzes students' calculations of appliance efficiency using basic arithmetic and provides examples of energy guide labels that illustrate applications of algebra and statistical concepts. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Energy, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Education
Developing Activities for the Mathematics Classroom.
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Fiorini, Gene R.; Miller, Jacob; Acusta, Andre P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1998
Outlines efforts to create mathematics-related activities for freshman/sophomore level college algebra and statistics classes at Shippensburg (Pennsylvania) University. Shares some of the ways in which these activities were created and adapted. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Educational Resources, Higher Education
Change-Point Estimation Using Sample Means.
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Smith, Thomas M.; Scariano, Stephen M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Presented is the change-point estimation which is a variation on point estimation for a two-sample problem. This variation relies on the elementary properties of the expected value and variance operators, is intuitive and is easily accessible for introductory statistics courses. Data for this exercise may be produced by a BASIC program which is…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Software Reviews.
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Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents reviews of six software packages. Includes (1) "Plain Vanilla Statistics"; (2) "MathCAD 2.0"; (3) "GrFx"; (4) "Trigonometry"; (5) "Algebra II"; (6) "Algebra Drill and Practice I, II, and III." (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs