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King, Margaret – 1976
The first section of this course on programming introduces LISP as a programming language designed to do symbol manipulation, with consequent prevalence in auto-instructional (AI) work. A programming language specifies in its description a number of primitive operations which the computer knows how to perform. An algorithm is the set of…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Artificial Languages, Computational Linguistics, Computer Programs
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Summers, M. K. – Physics Education, 1978
Defines all recurrence relations used in the Nuffield course, to solve first- and second-order differential equations, and describes a typical algorithm for computer generation of solutions. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Atomic Theory, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs
Cohen, Donald – Mathematics Teaching, 1976
The observations of a fifth-grade student concerning number patterns are recorded and discussed. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Givan, Betty; Karr, Rosemary – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
The author presents two examples of lattice multiplication followed by a computer algorithm to perform this multiplication. The algorithm is given in psuedocode but could easily be given in Pascal. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Atkins, John; Geist, Robert – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
The Fibonacci Sequence describes a vast array of phenomena from nature. Computer scientists have discovered and used many algorithms which can be classified as applications of Fibonacci's sequence. In this article, several of these applications are considered. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
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Hawkin, Wendy – Mathematics in School, 1988
Describes activities in a mathematics class for six-year-olds. The article makes several points, including: working independently is very absorbing; investigative work is as important as algorithms; and children working in groups can achieve more than even the brightest child working alone. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Sawyer, W. W. – Mathematics in School, 1988
The author advocates a return to "traditional" elementary algebra content. Several roles for algebra manipulation are identified, including making arithmetic more interesting and understandable and providing facility indispensable for both the technician and the mathematician. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Course Content
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van der Linden, Wim J., Ed. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1986
New theory and practice in testing is replacing the standard test by the test item bank and classical test theory by item response theory. Eight papers and a commentary are presented in this special issue concerning test item banking. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Computer Assisted Testing
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Whitcombe, Allan – Mathematics in School, 1988
In spite of current sentiment to the contrary, the wellsprings of mathematics are not utility and relevance, but creativity, imagination, and an appreciation of the beauty of the subject. This has implications for the teaching of mathematics. (PK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Creativity, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
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Eubank, Philip T.; Barrufet, Maria A. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1988
Describes an algorithm that provides more rapid convergence for more complicated forms of phase separation requiring the use of a digital computer. Demonstrates that this "inside-out" algorithm remains efficient for determination of the equilibrium states for any type of phase transition for a binary system. (CW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science
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Straker, Anita – Mathematics in School, 1986
The first aim in school might be to help children become more aware of the algorithmic processes they use; then, ensure that they can devise algorithms and define them. Many examples of how these aims can be met are given, including the use of calculators and computers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs
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Petosa, Rita L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
In one school, algorithmic development has been infused in the mathematics curriculum. An example of what occurs in mathematics classes since the teachers began using the computer is given, with two students' conjectures included as well as the algebraic justification. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cognitive Processes, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
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Bezuszka, Stanley J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
A "neat and general" divisibility algorithm for prime numbers is presented. Five illustrative examples are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Willett, Peter – Information Processing and Management, 1985
Reports algorithm for calculation of term discrimination values that is sufficiently fast in operation to permit use of exact values. Evidence is presented to show that relationship between term discrimination and term frequency is crucially dependent upon type of inter-document similarity measure used for calculation of discrimination values. (13…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Graphs, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Cummings, Oliver W. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1985
This study of training needs utilized a questionnaire to assess participant's opinions of knowledge level that should exist and knowledge level that does exist in 25 content areas and analyzed the resultant data using three different approaches: mean difference analysis, multicomponent data analysis, and weighted need index. (MBR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Attitude Measures, Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis
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