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Peer reviewedCibes, Margaret – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Provided are three program listings which may be used to illustrate this fractal figure. Extensions of these algorithms and their use in the study of chaos and fractals are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Fractals
Peer reviewedBarton, Ray – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Presented is an educational game called "The Chaos Game" which produces complicated fractal images. Two basic computer programs are included. The production of fractal images by the Sierpinski gasket and the Chaos Game programs is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games
Peer reviewedGordon, Sheldon P.; Gordon, Florence S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Considered are several mathematical models that can be used to study different waiting situations. Problems involving waiting at a red light, bank, restaurant, and supermarket are discussed. A computer program which may be used with these problems is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Thinking, Enrichment Activities
