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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
Brandenburg, Richard K.; Simpson, William A. – 1983
The way that graphs can be used to make calculations that are commonly used by institutional researchers is described using specific examples, and the technique of constructing computational graphs (and nomographs) is outlined. It is shown that once a calculation involving several variables has been represented by a computation diagram or a…
Descriptors: College Planning, Computation, Data Analysis, Diagrams
2000
This video offers an exciting four-part adventure about two teenage sleuths who discover the presence of an alien below New York City. As they try to make contact with the alien, they are confronted with a series of mathematical challenges that test their knowledge of the content strands recommended by the National Council of Teachers of…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Fractions, Geometry, Graphs
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1982
A hungry worm is looking for something to eat according to very specific rules, and the path he takes is a graph. The problem is detailed in Applesoft BASIC using low resolution graphics for worms that turn 90 degrees and high resolution for worms that can turn 45 degrees. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts