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Peer reviewedMaruszewski, Richard F., Jr. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Presents an example from probability and statistics that ties together several topics including the mean and variance of a discrete random variable, the binomial distribution and its particular mean and variance, the sum of independent random variables, the mean and variance of the sum, and the central limit theorem. Uses Excel to illustrate these…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Design, Mathematics Education, Probability
Peer reviewedVerderber, Nadine L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Described is a classroom activity incorporating a computer spreadsheet to study number patterns generated by the Fibonacci sequence. Included are examples and suggestions for the use of the spreadsheet in other recursive relationships. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
