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Abramovich, Sergei; Brouwer, Peter – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2009
This paper was prepared in response to the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences recommendations for the preparation of secondary teachers. It shows how using trigonometry as a conceptual tool in spreadsheet-based applications enables one to develop mathematical understanding in the context of constructing geometric representations of unit…
Descriptors: Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Instruction
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McCall, Michael B.; Holton, Jean L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1982
Discusses four computer-assisted-instruction programs used in a college-level mathematics course to introduce computer literacy and improve mathematical skills. The BASIC programs include polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, matrix algebra, and differential calculus. Each program discusses mathematics theory and introduces programming…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
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Leron, Uri; Armon, Uzi – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Discusses various representations of a curve and the relationships between them. Describes mathematical exercises which use Logo to derive a turtle procedure for graphically representing a cycloid. Provides a proof of the trigonometric series formula to show equality. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education