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The Old and the New: An Ancient Egyptian Algorithm and the Computer

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Waters, William M., Jr.; Blakeway, Edward G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1976

A program in BASIC which decomposes fractions is provided. Activities related to student use of the program are listed. (SD)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Computers, Fractions

Microcomputer-Assisted Discoveries: Euclidean Algorithm and Continued Fractions.

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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983

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)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning