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Peer reviewedSaltzman, Robert M.; Kohler, David – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Explores the relative strengths and weaknesses of the spreadsheet approach versus specialized mathematical programming software for solving a particular logic puzzle. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Logic
Peer reviewedZetie, K. P. – Physics Education, 2001
Shows how some of the simple ideas in complexity can be investigated using a spreadsheet and a macro written in Visual Basic. Shows how the sandpile model of Bak, Chao, and Wiesenfeld can be simulated and animated. The model produces results that cannot easily be predicted from its properties. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Models
Peer reviewedCrowe, David; Zand, Hossein – Computers & Education, 2001
Discusses the use of computers in undergraduate mathematics. Highlights include external software, including spreadsheets and theorem provers; computer generated assessment; multimedia software; computer programming languages; geometric visualization tools; computer algebra systems; and examples from the United States, the United Kingdom, and…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Methods
