Descriptor
| Algorithms | 3 |
| Computer Oriented Programs | 3 |
| Microcomputers | 3 |
| Computer Programs | 2 |
| Mathematical Concepts | 2 |
| Mathematics Instruction | 2 |
| Secondary Education | 2 |
| Area | 1 |
| Calculators | 1 |
| College Mathematics | 1 |
| Computation | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
| Computer Programs | 1 |
| Guides - General | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 2 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedArganbright, Deane E. – College Mathematics Journal, 1984
How to use the electronic spreadsheet (e.g., VisiCalc) creatively is discussed, with computer printouts for a number of algorithms. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Peer reviewedKimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Suggestions are given for having students write or modify computer programs for listing prime positive integers and continued fractions, to help them discover mathematical concepts. Sample programs are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning
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
