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Peer reviewedRatliff, Michael I.; Martinez-Cruz, Armando M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Aims for students to use a combination of stochastic ideas to simulate a basketball tournament. Uses the TI-83 calculator in the activity to simulate the binomial distribution. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Activities
Peer reviewedSchuette, Paul H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1998
Discusses the rationale behind the technique of rationalizing the denominator in algebra. Argues that the importance of this technique is greatly exaggerated and is usually unnecessary. Examines an appropriate application of rationalizing the denominator. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Fractions, Graphing Calculators, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHelfgott, Michel; Simonsen, Linda M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1998
Presents an activity to investigate physico-mathematical concepts and provide mathematics arguments that are very close to a proof with the advent and availability of powerful technology. Demonstrates without using calculus how the law of reflection for parabolas is derived from Fermat's principle of least time. (ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Geometry, Graphing Calculators, Higher Education
