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Meyer, Ruth A.; Riley, James E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Presents a method for using matrix algebra and computers to encode and decode secret messages. Provides examples of coding procedures, a short review of matrix multiplication, and a BASIC program for use with secret messages containing up to 1000 numbers. (RT)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Enrichment

Lamb, John, Jr. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes several phenomena in which interesting properties of numbers are demonstrated. Includes discussions of amicable, perfect, and sociable numbers. Presents computer programs for conducting a number chain search. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics

Bateman, D. – Mathematics in School, 1988
Describes a process of mathematical investigation involving generalized Fibonacci sequences. Provides the derivation using expressions, BASIC programs, and numerical verification. (YP)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Hart, Derek; Roberts, Tony – Mathematics in School, 1989
This paper describes a computer simulation of Buffon's needle problem. The problem considers the probability that a needle will cross a line when the needle is thrown in a random way onto the parallel lines a certain distance apart. The paper provides the algorithm and computer program. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education