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Ragsdale, Ronald G. – Creative Computing, 1979
The evolution of a computer program that plays a game involving dice is described. The overall strategy was improved by introducing skill levels. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Educational Games, Mathematics Education
Lappan, Glenda; Winter, M. J. – Creative Computing, 1979
The computer is used to simulate repetitions of games used in teaching expected value. Details of the games and the computer programs are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Games, Higher Education
Lowry, Pat G. – Creative Computing, 1981
A program designed to calculate pi using a Monte Carlo simulation based on "throwing darts" at a quarter circle of unit radius inscribed in a unit square is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Geometric Concepts, Instructional Materials
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
Several BASIC computer programs designed to illustrate concepts in probability are presented. The programs are geared for the Apple II computer, but most samples are adaptable to other systems. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Learning Activities
