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Levine, Stephanie Holliman; Mansheim, Jan – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1987
One way in which a computer simulation can convince students of the validity of formulas for the density and distributive functions of the sum of two variables is described. Four computer program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs

Mathematics Teacher, 1986
The graphing of intricate curves and the fundamental theorem of algebra lead to a third discovery with microcomputers: Lagrange polynomials. Teaching suggestions for helping students to explore continuous change, interpolation, roots, and shifting and symmetry are presented, with a computer program listing. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematics Instruction

Hastings, Ellen H.; Yates, Daniel S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
The material is designed to help pupils investigate how the value for slope in the equation of a line affects the inclination for the graph of an equation. A program written in BASIC designed to run on an Apple microcomputer is included. Worksheet masters for duplication are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Discovery Learning, Graphs, Mathematics Instruction

Dickinson, J. Craig – Arithmetic Teacher, 1986
Four activities are outlined that give students the opportunity to organize and display data. Selecting topics and various ways of displaying data with a microcomputer are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs

Mathews, John H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Describes how the computer algebra system Mathematica can be used to enhance the teaching of the topics of sequences and series. Examines its capabilities to find exact, approximate, and graphically generated approximate solutions to problems from these topics and to understand proofs about sequences. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Graphs, Mathematics Education

Montaner, F. Rubio – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
How the computer can aid the teacher in discussing plane curves is shown. Use of the zoom enables the teacher to illustrate aspects of graphs that would be difficult and time-consuming to show in other ways. Many illustrative graphs are included, and four programs are listed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts, Graphs
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1994
Simple graphing activity helps primary students make the jump from counting concrete objects to understanding abstract symbols. As part of the activity, students vote for their favorite season, then stand up and become a graph of the data they collect. The activity requires the Graph Club Classroom Kit software program. (SM)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary School Mathematics

Bloom, Lynette M.; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1986
An intuitive approach to exponential functions is described. Microcomputers are used to aid discovery of derivatives. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Discovery Learning, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs

Collis, Betty – Mathematics Teacher, 1983
A framework is presented for integrating use of a microcomputer into a statistics unit. Descriptions of some programs suitable for the Apple microcomputer and ideas for lessons are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Graphs

Hirsch, Christian R., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Activities for investigating how the value of a variable in an equation affects the direction and shape of the graph are given. A computer program and three worksheets are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, Learning Activities

Day, Roger P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Explores alternative strategies to solve algebraic equations that do not lend themselves to traditional methods. Examines one nontraditional equation by a graphical approach using a graphing utility and by a numerical approach using spreadsheets. Discusses new basic skills for algebra utilizing technology. Provides a computer program to solve…
Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, High Schools
Mokros, Janice R. – 1985
Microcomputer-based laboratories (MBL), the use of microcomputers for student-directed data acquisition and analysis, represents a promising new development in science laboratory instruction. This descriptive study determined the impact of MBLs on middle school students' understanding of graphs of distance and velocity. The study was based on the…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary School Science, Grade 6

Levin, Ilya; Abramovich, Sergei – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Examines the use of spreadsheets for solving equations by the method of iterations. The combination of the spreadsheets and graphical representation is shown to be appropriate both for teaching and learning the method of iterations and for investigating properties of equations. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Discovery Processes, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs

Gelpi, Josep Lluis; Domenech, Carlos – Biochemical Education, 1988
Describes a program which allows students to identify and characterize several kinetic inhibitory mechanisms. Uses the generic model of reversible inhibition of a monosubstrate enzyme but can be easily modified to run other models such as bisubstrate enzymes. Uses MS-DOS BASIC. (MVL)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Reactions, College Science, Computer Graphics
Adams, D. Daryl; Shrum, John W. – 1988
Effects of microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) exercises and level of cognitive development on high school biology students' ability to construct and interpret line graphs were investigated. Forty-six students enrolled in general biology classes at a rural high school volunteered to participate in the study. These students were administered…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
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