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Peer reviewedGrady, M. Tim; Brumbaugh, Doug – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Explores the use of computers for teaching mathematical models of transposition ciphers. Illustrates the ideas, includes activities and extensions, provides a mathematical model and includes computer programs to implement these topics. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cryptography, Instructional Materials, Integrated Activities
Peer reviewedCowles, 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
Peer reviewedSandefur, James T. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Discusses the use of technology in solving compound interest-rate problems that can be modeled by linear relationships. Uses a graphing calculator to solve the specific problem of determining the amount of money that can be borrowed to buy a car for a given monthly payment and interest rate. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Credit (Finance), Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
