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Peer reviewedGlidden, Peter Lochiel – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Offers examples of loss of accuracy when using digital computing devices. Discusses causes for loss of accuracy and methods of preventing loss. Presents implications that loss of accuracy has for mathematics instruction. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedEmbse, Charles Vonder – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Using De Moivre's theorem and a parametric graphing utility, examines powers and roots of complex numbers and allows students to establish connections between the visual and numerical representations of complex numbers. Provides a program to numerically verify the roots of complex numbers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Discovery Learning, Equations (Mathematics), Exponents (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedDence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an algorithm to estimate pi by approximating a unit circle with a sequence of inscribed regular polygons. Demonstrates the application of the algorithm with a hand-held calculator and an Apple computer. Provides a program to calculate pi in Pascal programing language. (12 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Area, Calculators, Computation
Eckert, Paul; And Others – 1989
The objective of this presentation is to focus on the use of a hand-held graphics calculator. The specific machine referred to in this monograph is the Casio fx-7000G, chosen because of its low cost, its large viewing screen, its versatility, and its simple operation. Sections include: (1) "Basic Operations with the Casio fx-7000G"; (2) "Graphical…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedBrady, Mary L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Described is a mathematics resource laboratory where students use a variety of computer materials to enhance, reinforce, and broaden their concepts of first- and second-year algebra and geometry. Included are sample laboratory sheets and the answers. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Geometry
Peer reviewedPlummer, Robert; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Uses a graphing calculator to predict the record for running a mile, throwing a shot put, and high jumping for any year in the future and the probable record for any year before statistics were kept, based on the statistical analysis of prior records. Data tables and a computer program are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Athletics, Data Analysis, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators
Peer reviewedNievergelt, Yves – College Mathematics Journal, 1991
Presented are exercises that demonstrate the application of standard concepts in the design of algorithms for plotting certain fractals. The exercises can be used in any course that explains the concepts of bounded or unbounded planar sets and may serve as an application in a course on complex analysis. (KR)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, College Mathematics, Fractals, Graphing Calculators
