Characteristics of computer arithmetic that may cause programing problems are considered. How numbers are stored in a computer, round-off error, overflow, and double-precision arithmetic are among the topics considered. (FL)

A computer program developed by a high school student approximates the value of "e" by computing partial sums of the defining series. (SD)

Having students try to generate their own random numbers can lead to much discovery learning as one tries to create 'patternlessness' from formulas. Developing an equidistribution test and runs test, plus other ideas for generating random numbers, is discussed, with computer programs given. (MNS)

An applications problem, which illustrates an important technique in mathematical applications, is presented and discussed. (MK)

Some insights are provided into techniques for removing the mystery of how calculators evaluate functions. (Author/MK)

Special ways of using computers as a useful tool in algebra instruction are reviewed, with applications to linear equations featured. (MP)

Described is a software program with two components. One is muMATH, a package of functions that can perform a wide variety of symbolic manipulations. It is surrounded by, and written in, the accompanying language, muSIMP. A problem is described with a muMATH solution; another example uses the muSIMP language. (MNS)

How computer methods can be applied to an old problem and how computer efficiency affects the solution to that problem are illustrated. (MK)

A framework is presented for integrating use of a microcomputer into a statistics unit. Descriptions of some programs suitable for the Apple microcomputer and ideas for lessons are included. (MNS)

An approach to teaching the exponential function using discrete methods, rather than continuous analysis, is presented. A model for simple geometric growth is explored, with a computer program given. (MNS)

A proposal to replace plane geometry with computer programming in the standard high-school mathematics curriculum is presented. (MP)

Suggestions are given for having students write or modify computer programs for listing prime positive integers and continued fractions, to help them discover mathematical concepts. Sample programs are included. (MNS)

A six-lesson unit on computing the palindromic sum of any given two-digit number is outlined. To write a brief, efficient computer program, students need to use several computer functions not typically applied in beginning programs. (MNS)

How to find and classify positive integral solutions to 1/a + 1/b = 1/c in beginning and advanced algebra classes is described. The computer finds the solutions, but students practice algebraic manipulation as they analyze the solutions for patterns. Extensions to challenge more capable students are included. (MNS)