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Shumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
A sequence of exploratory activities is designed to help beginners use the BASIC language and make simple pictures by graphing pairs of numbers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs

Haigh, William E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Given is an example of the solution of maximum-minimum problems by replacing differentiation techniques with microcomputers and simple BASIC programs. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Graphs, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Three activities with Knuth functions are discussed and illustrated, with sample computer programs listed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs

Dugdale, Sharon – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
The development and use of an activity that uses the computer's unique capabilities to provide students with a relevant and highly motivating experience with the graphing of equations is outlined. The activity, called "Green Globs," illustrates the potential of developing new environments for learning on computers. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Educational Games, Graphs, Learning Activities

Levine, Stephanie Holliman; Mansheim, Jan – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1987
One way in which a computer simulation can convince students of the validity of formulas for the density and distributive functions of the sum of two variables is described. Four computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs

Mathematics Teacher, 1986
The graphing of intricate curves and the fundamental theorem of algebra lead to a third discovery with microcomputers: Lagrange polynomials. Teaching suggestions for helping students to explore continuous change, interpolation, roots, and shifting and symmetry are presented, with a computer program listing. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematics Instruction

Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
A function-graphing program is given, plus a series of experiments that students can carry out using the program. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Learning Activities

Saltinski, Ronald – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Described is a microcomputer-based statistics laboratory accessible to students in grades six through eight. A variety of software is available. Some of the graphing possibilities are illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphs, Mathematics Education

Hastings, Ellen H.; Yates, Daniel S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The material is designed to help pupils investigate how the value for slope in the equation of a line affects the inclination for the graph of an equation. A program written in BASIC designed to run on an Apple microcomputer is included. Worksheet masters for duplication are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Discovery Learning, Graphs, Mathematics Instruction

Smith, David A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1982
Some experiences with a classroom computer graphics facility are recounted to show how such a facility has changed the views of some instructors teaching mathematics at the college level. Teachers are encouraged to search out and seize opportunities to acquire graphics hardware, with the added teaching capabilities promoted. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Computers

Dickinson, J. Craig – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Four activities are outlined that give students the opportunity to organize and display data. Selecting topics and various ways of displaying data with a microcomputer are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs

Sullivan, Jillian C. F. – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Two different numerical methods, the bisection method and simple iteration, are discussed and illustrated by approximating the real solution of an equation, with programs for the two methods included. Alternative methods are also indicated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Estimation (Mathematics), Graphs
Barclay, Tim – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
The use of the microcomputer in an interactive graphics mode offers exciting possibilities for mathematics and science education. Errors made with graphs are used to introduce ideas of what should be taught. Both understanding equations and graphing utilities are stressed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Error Patterns

Stover, Donald W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Graphs equations in two variables using a BASIC screen-sweep program that generates solutions to equations by applying the intermediate value theorem. Provides suggestions for investigations that result in graphs of a butterfly, the Cheshire cat, the Trisectrix of Catalna, E. T. waving goodbye, a praying mantis, and others. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Graphs, High Schools

Mathews, John H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Describes how the computer algebra system Mathematica can be used to enhance the teaching of the topics of sequences and series. Examines its capabilities to find exact, approximate, and graphically generated approximate solutions to problems from these topics and to understand proofs about sequences. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Graphs, Mathematics Education