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Archimedes and Pi.

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Shilgalis, Thomas W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989

Discusses a calculation method to approximate pi. Describes how to get an approximation to the circumscribed and inscribed perimeters of regular polygons of n sides. Presents the computer program and result of the approximation. (YP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts

Combining Mathematics Instruction and Computer Science Applications.

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Cowles, Mary Jane – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988

Presents an example of a proof to the mathematical problem of the sum of the cubes of the digits. Provides a Pascal program to search for these results. (MVL)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications