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Pizarro, Antonio – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Develops a general computer algorithm to obtain a magic square having a number of rows that is a multiple of four. Presents a BASIC program and sample runs. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Software
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Snow, Donald R. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Implements a table algorithm on a spreadsheet program and obtains functions for several number sequences such as the Fibonacci and Catalan numbers. Considers other applications of the table algorithm to integers represented in various number bases. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Hart, Derek; Roberts, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
This paper describes a computer simulation of Buffon's needle problem. The problem considers the probability that a needle will cross a line when the needle is thrown in a random way onto the parallel lines a certain distance apart. The paper provides the algorithm and computer program. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Yates, Daniel S.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1990
Presents examples of using the computer to enhance teaching function evaluation using BASIC, Riemann sums using MAPLE computer algebra systems, and linear programing using MATLAB. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software