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Method of False Presumption in Mathematics and Informatics.
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Djordje, Kadijevic – Mathematics in School, 1990
Provides two examples of the "regular falsi" method using geometry and a computer program. (YP)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Logic
Experimental Pi.
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Corris, G. – Mathematics in School, 1990
Discusses the calculation of pi by means of experimental methods. Polygon circle ratios, Archimedes' method, Buffon's needles, a Monte Carlo method, and prime number approaches are used. Presents three BASIC programs for the calculations. (YP)
Descriptors: Computation, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, Geometry
Capturing Congruence with a Turtle.
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Zaskis, Rina; Leron, Uri – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1991
The LOGO subroutine turtle geometry and Euclidean geometry are compared with respect to their treatment of similarity and difference of plane figures. The problem and its proposed solution of introducing a FLIP operation are viewed briefly from the perspectives of mathematics, computer science, and education. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Geometry
Computer Mathematics: An Introduction.
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1985
This document describes a mathematics course that uses the computer to solve mathematics problems. It was developed to be used with students who have completed at least one year of general mathematics or are not achieving success in the traditional mathematics program. The course is intended to review, reinforce, and extend concepts included in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Computer Mathematics: An Introduction. Part II.
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1986
This document describes a mathematics course that uses the computer to solve mathematics problems. It was developed to be used with students who have completed at least one year of general mathematics or are not achieving success in the traditional mathematics program. The course is intended to review, reinforce, and extend concepts included in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education