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Weaver, J. F. – 1977
The calculator is used to explore the distributive property of a unary operator over a binary operator. This is an extension of an earlier paper. The emphasis is on student discovery of the property for various combinations of the operators. Instructional material contained in the report include a reference sheet of questions for potential…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Discovery Learning
Weaver, J. F. – 1977
Investigating properties and characteristics of unary operations is shown to be facilitated by using calculators. Several avenues for instructional exploration are suggested and examples given. These include questions relating to relations, inverses, commutativity, distributivity, and iterations. A discussion of the calculator algorithm for…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedBolduc, Elroy J., Jr. – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
The algorithms for finding cube roots is approached by slicing a cube. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Discovery Learning, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
Peer reviewedMurty, Vedula N.; Swetz, Frank J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
An approach to how to expand explorations of determinants is detailed that allows evaluation of the fourth order. The method is built from a close examination of the product terms found in the expansions of second- and third-order determinants. Students are provided with an experience in basic mathematical investigation. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Discovery Learning, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
Weaver, J. F. – 1977
The calculator is used to investigate properties and characteristics of certain unary operations. These include how a number is related to the number resulting from a unary operation and the result of two unary operations. A discussion of the calculator algorithm to accomplish a series of unary operations is given. Record sheets to summarize…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedVan Passel, F. J. A. – ITL Review of Applied Linguistics, 1974
Shows the necessity of foreign language education for cognitive and attitudinal purposes as well as for utilitarian reasons. Foreign language learning/teaching can be of great educational value when it follows the thread of the logical and psychological steps in the creative/discovery procedure. A learning algorithm is mapped on page 61. See FL…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives
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 reviewedFilimonov, Rossen; Kreith, Kurt – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Describes the Plane Geometry System computer software developed at the Educational Computer Systems laboratory in Sofia, Bulgaria. The system enables students to use the concept of "algorithm" to correspond to the process of "deductive proof" in the development of plane geometry. Provides an example of the software's capability…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
