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Archer, J. Andrew – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
The game of roulette is analyzed. (SD)
Descriptors: Computers, Games, Instruction, Learning Activities
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Balkwill, F. J. – School Science Review, 1978
Presents the use of quantity calculus in calculations arising in volumetric analysis and in the more general field of chemical stoichiometrics. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computation, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
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Swetz, Frank J. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1978
The conception, objectives, contents, and limitations of a degree program in the mathematical sciences at Pennsylvania State University, Capitol Campus, are discussed. Career goals that may be pursued include: managerial, science, education, actuarial, and computer. (MP)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Curriculum
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Remillard, Wilfred J. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Studies the relationship between Eulerian and Lagrangian coordinate systems with the help of computer plots of variables such as density and particle displacement. Gives examples which illustrate the differences in the shape of a traveling wave as seen by observers in the two systems. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Science, Diagrams, Higher Education
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Simmons, Rosemary – Mathematics in School, 1978
A possible answer is given to the question that asks why are so many unable to apply the mathematical skill acquired at school to everyday situations. (MP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning
Gardner, Martin – Scientific American, 1979
Four elementary mathematical games and three parodies of Poe's "The Raven" are presented. (BB)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Games, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment
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Rauff, James V. – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
Four broad categories of mathematical skills are suggested as general education goals: academic mathematics, consumer mathematics, machine mathematics, and political mathematics. (MP)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Consumer Education, General Education, Instruction
Schroeder, Roger – School Shop, 1978
Rapid expansion of numerical control (NC) machining in industry has created the need for inclusion of NC basic concepts in the industrial education curriculum. The author describes an NC unit in an industrial technology class and the program sheet and NC worksheet that he developed for machining a product. (MF)
Descriptors: Industrial Education, Industry, Machine Tools, Mathematical Applications
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Banerjee, Bharati; Sinha, D. K. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1978
This paper, after analyzing the meaning of "applied mathematics," seeks to explore and set forth some broad outlines of the pedagogical implications of studies in the application of mathematics. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematical Applications
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Sims, B. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Two articles in the "Scientific American" form the background of this note. The rainbow angle for the primary bow of a monochromatic Cartesian rainbow is calculated. Special projects for senior high school students could be patterned after this quantitative study. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
Gardner, Martin – Scientific American, 1978
Discusses areas where minimal sculpture and geometrical play overlap. (GA)
Descriptors: Art, Art Materials, Art Products, Game Theory
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Bent, Henry A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1977
Discusses how the International System (SI) abbreviations for numerical factors designated as prefixes may be treated in quantity calculus as free-standing algebraic symbols. Illustrative examples are also presented. (HM)
Descriptors: Calculus, Geometry, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Cox, George C. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Suggested is an approach to computer education that has as its basis a specific application, as opposed to computer technology as an end in itself. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computers, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
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Nassiff, Peter J.; Boyko, E. R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1978
Examples are provided of a method of successive approximations suitable for use in a freshman level chemistry course. (CP)
Descriptors: Calculus, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Mansfield, Ralph – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1978
Two areas of mathematics--continued fractions and dimensional analysis--are focused upon as topics that are teachable applications at the pre-calculus levels of mathematics. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
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