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Cox, Pam; Bridges, Linda – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Provides a cooperative-learning activity in which students calculate the horsepower of an individual by collecting and analyzing data. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Data Processing, Group Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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McCaig, Duncan A.; Jansson, Lars C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
A description is given of a program for providing computer services to secondary schools throughout the Province of Manitoba. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computers, Data Processing
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Johnson, David C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Computer Literacy Objectives developed by the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC) computer literacy study are given. The objectives are grouped under the six headings: Hardware; Programing and Algorithms; Software and Data Processing; Applications; Impact; and Attitudes, Values, and Motivation. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Data Processing
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Wright, Marie A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Cryptography is the science that renders data unintelligible to prevent its unauthorized disclosure or modification. Presents an application of matrices used in linear transformations to illustrate a cryptographic system. An example is provided. (17 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Coding, Cryptography, Data Processing, Enrichment Activities