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Ryoti, Don E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Two computer games, Guess and Rule, can be used to improve students' thinking strategies. BASIC and Logo programs are given for each game, and facts and additional references are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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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
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Clatterbaugh, Martha – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Suggestions for using a computer disc containing unprotected programs are given. The Fibonacci sequence, prime factorization, sum puzzlers, and other examples are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
A hypothetical classroom discussion is used to present concepts and problems students can master. Three computer programs are listed for binomial probabilities. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
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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
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Pethtel, R. D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Abundant and deficient positive integers are investigated, with a computer program listed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Integers, Learning Activities, Mathematics
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Explores a particular method of searching for roots that lends itself well to discovery learning through writing a computer program. The teacher-student interaction is given, and two computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction
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Frank, Kenneth W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
A simply posed problem suitable for a class studying summations and series, a class in elementary computer programing, a high school mathematics club, or an individual study project is given, with solution and challenges. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Gifted, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction
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Mason, Margie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
A variety of activities and information about computers and programing are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
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Phillips, Richard J. – Mathematics in School, 1986
Suggestions for how teachers can use the programs in the Micro Primer Software Packs are given. While the reader needs to be familiar with the programs to make full use of the comments, some ideas concerning the interaction between child, computer, and teacher can be garnered. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
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Hampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Presents: (1) a computer program which will change a fraction into a decimal; (2) a program in which students supply missing lines to create the output given; and (3) suggestions for adding computer awareness to classrooms, including use of used punch cards and old computer-generated printouts. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Presents an Applesoft computer program to help students translate abstract sentences into concrete visible lines and thereby discover and confirm facts about slopes, intercepts, angles, and intersections. The program graphs and analyzes lines, given as equations of the form Y equals M times X plus B. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Geometry, High Schools
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Higgo, J. R. – Mathematics in School, 1984
Demonstrates how microcomputers can be used in teaching differential calculus, iteration, integral calculus, graphs, and statistics. Several ideas for putting this information into practice are outlined. Sample computer programs are included for the discussions on differential calculus, integral calculus, and iteration. (JN)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Graphs
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Landauer, Edwin G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Curiosities offer an interesting alternative to traditional methods of attacking problems. An illustrative situation is given, with graphical, computer, and analytical methods used to solve the problem. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Graphs, Mathematics Instruction
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