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Peer reviewedLough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
This is the first of a two-part series on the general concept of vector space. Provides tool procedures to allow investigation of vector properties, vector addition and subtraction, and X and Y components. Lists several sources of additional vector ideas. (JM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computers, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedLough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Illustrates the exploration of random and chance events with a microcomputer. Demonstrates this principle using turtle graphics, coin flips, and die rolls in a student exercise involving distance and direction on a number line. Includes the necessary LOGO programming statements to use this method. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedLough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses chaotic behavior (movement) in a nonlinear system using LOGO programs. Presents several examples with program listings. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
