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Horwitz, Paul; Feurzeig, Wallace – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1994
This article describes the functionality and use of a computer-based tool, called MultiMap, for investigating the properties of mappings of the plane onto itself. Examples are given of activities appropriate for mathematics students from middle school to college. (LZ)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
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Brazier, Gerald; Watkins, Will – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Points out the benefits of students using LOGO with problems dealing with vectors and matrices. Provides examples of performing linear algebraic computations in LOGO. (ML)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications
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Olson, Alton T. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Presents a series of solution methods to the Eight Queens Problem of placing eight queens on a chess board so that no one queen can capture another. Solution methods progress from empirical approaches to the use of computer algorithms. Geometric transformations are used to find other solutions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities
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Leron, Uri; Armon, Uzi – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses various representations of a curve and the relationships between them. Describes mathematical exercises which use Logo to derive a turtle procedure for graphically representing a cycloid. Provides a proof of the trigonometric series formula to show equality. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
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Orton, Robert E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Described is a short program for teaching and learning about geometric transformations. The integration of geometry problem solving and BASIC programing is discussed. Applications of computer graphics are illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology