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Peer reviewedGlaister, P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1999
Determines the theoretical probability that a regular polygon will cross a crack when dropped onto floorboards. By following two special cases, a pattern emerges that enables students to consider the general case. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedOsler, Thomas J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2001
Explains a non-standard definition of an ellipse familiar to astronomers and workers in celestial mechanics but which is not usually given in undergraduate text books on mathematics. (MM)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedFakler, Robert – Mathematics in School, 1990
Describes a model for geometrical probability. Presents two examples of basic theories of probability using geometrical probability. Provides three problems using the described theorem. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education
Peer reviewedStinebrickner, Ralph – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
How a computer randomly generates numbers to turn off lighted blocks on a graphics display is discussed. A computer program is given after reviewing a definition and two theorems and applying them to the problem. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Geometric Concepts
