A Rapidly Converging Recursive Approach to Pi.

Dence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P.

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ERIC Number: EJ464697

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Publication Date: 1993

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A Rapidly Converging Recursive Approach to Pi.

Dence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P.

Mathematics Teacher, v86 n2 p121-24 Feb 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, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Estimation (Mathematics), Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Computer Programs; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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