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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

Chaotic Calculations.

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Chenery, Gordon – Science Teacher, 1991

Uses chaos theory to investigate the nonlinear phenomenon of population growth fluctuation. Illustrates the use of computers and computer programs to make calculations in a nonlinear difference equation system. (MDH)

Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education