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Peer reviewedTall, David; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1984
Ideas on the long-term effects of using microcomputers in mathematics are presented. The changing perception of mathematics, the role of algorithms, the use of short computer programs, the effects on mathematical understanding, implications for teaching methods, logistic problems, examinations and assessment, and planning for the future are…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Educational Planning, Evaluation, Higher Education
Byrkett, Donald L. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1983
Discusses ways to integrate computers into mathematically oriented classes effectively so that advantages are obtained without increasing detrimental effects. Three sections detail use of computers as experimental tools, to implement and understand algorithms, and to solve realistic size problems. These ideas are illustrated with examples from a…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Course Content, Curriculum Enrichment, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPetosa, Rita L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
In one school, algorithmic development has been infused in the mathematics curriculum. An example of what occurs in mathematics classes since the teachers began using the computer is given, with two students' conjectures included as well as the algebraic justification. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKennedy, Kristin; Schumacher, Phyllis – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Describes the use of simulation to introduce the bootstrapping technique of creating confidence intervals for the mean, median, and variance. These bootstrap confidence intervals are compared to the traditional confidence intervals for the purpose of analyzing accuracy of the technique. A Minitab program to produce confidence intervals is…
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedDence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an algorithm to estimate pi by approximating a unit circle with a sequence of inscribed regular polygons. Demonstrates the application of the algorithm with a hand-held calculator and an Apple computer. Provides a program to calculate pi in Pascal programing language. (12 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Area, Calculators, Computation
Peer reviewedOlson, Alton T. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Presents a series of solution methods to the Eight Queens Problem of placing eight queens on a chess board so that no one queen can capture another. Solution methods progress from empirical approaches to the use of computer algorithms. Geometric transformations are used to find other solutions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities
Download full textCornu, Bernard, Ed.; Ralston, Anthony, Ed. – 1992
In 1985 the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) published the first edition of a book of studies on the topic of the influence of computers on mathematics and the teaching of mathematics. This document is an updated version of that book and includes five articles from the 1985 ICMI conference at Strasbourg, France; reports…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction
