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Bawtree, Michael – Mathematics in School, 1979
The use of the programmable calculator is discussed for obtaining numerical solutions to equations. The program is listed and the method illustrated. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Instruction
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Aieta, Joseph F. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
An account of student efforts to solve the problem of finding the equations for a pair of parabolas that intersect in exactly three points is given. The deceptively difficult problem leads to the rational root theorem and eventually to computer programs for locating roots and for approximating irrational roots. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Programs, Computers, Instructional Materials
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Kimberling, Clark – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Explores a particular method of searching for roots that lends itself well to discovery learning through writing a computer program. The teacher-student interaction is given, and two computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction
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Eagle, M. Ruth – Mathematics in School, 1986
Reasons other than utility are needed to justify the place of algebra in the mathematics curriculum for all children. The possibility of considering generalized arithmetic and computer algebra are each discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction
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Thomas, M. O. J. – Mathematics in School, 1987
A module built around programing the computer is described. It recognizes the need of many children to have algebra introduced in a practical way and to give some concrete meaning to it. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers
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Stannard, William A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
Suggested is the presentation of problems for which student teams are to write computer programs which will reveal the results of guesses at the answer by users of the program. Illustrative problems and programs are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Mathematics Instruction
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Tall, David – Mathematics in School, 1983
A first computer lesson in algebra is described, with illustrations of programing by students. Standard algebraic notation with BASIC are discussed, and further activities described. The purpose is to use the computer so that it develops a rational understanding of the mathematical concepts involved. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Evaluative Thinking
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Hirsch, Christian R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
On these worksheets, students are to graph pairs of linear equations and linear combinations of these pairs, using the results to discover an algebraic technique for solving a system of epuations. They then complete, run, and modify a computer program for solving a system of linear equations. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Programs, Geometric Concepts, Graphs
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Landry, Michael – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Special ways of using computers as a useful tool in algebra instruction are reviewed, with applications to linear equations featured. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Mathematical Applications
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Tall, David – Mathematics in School, 1986
A programing approach is described, using numerical methods to draw implicit functions, without solving the relationships explicitly. Several examples are discussed, with programs and printouts included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics)
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Kunkle, Dan; Burch, Charles I., Jr. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Described is a software program with two components. One is muMATH, a package of functions that can perform a wide variety of symbolic manipulations. It is surrounded by, and written in, the accompanying language, muSIMP. A problem is described with a muMATH solution; another example uses the muSIMP language. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Functions (Mathematics)
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Rudolph, William B.; Tvrdik, Debra – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Described is a strategy that allows students to experiment with probability without applying formulas to solve problems. Students are able to intuitively develop concepts of probability before formal definitions and properties. Sample problems are included along with BASIC programs for some of the problems. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Snover, Stephen L.; Spikell, Mark A. – 1979
The message of this article is that there are many types of problems ordinarily requiring advanced techniques or special insight to solve which can now be done as simple programming exercises on inexpensive programmable calculators. Several examples appropriate for the secondary school curriculum are given. These are: (1) evaluating polynomials;…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Curriculum
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Ducharme, Robert – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
This discussion focuses on the problem computer users have in coding basic, traditional algebraic expressions into simple, all-on-one-line expressions as result of their heavy dependence on juxtaposition notation. (MN)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Computers
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Dennis, J. Richard – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Two computer exercises involving the classification of geometric figures are given. The mathematics required is relatively simple but comes from several areas--synthetic geometry, analytic geometry, and linear algebra. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
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