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| Farlow, James O. | 1 |
| Heid, M. Kathleen | 1 |
| Hersberger, Jim | 1 |
| Olson, Alton T. | 1 |
| Waits, Bert K. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedOlson, Alton T. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of the recursive method to permutations of n objects and a problem making c cents in change using pennies and nickels when order is important. Presents a LOGO program for the examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Formulas
Peer reviewedHeid, M. Kathleen – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
This article discusses the impact of symbolic-manipulation systems on secondary school mathematics curriculum. Characteristics and possible roles for the symbolic systems are explored. Four references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Software, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics
Peer reviewedDemana, Franklin; Waits, Bert K. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of graphing calculators for polar and parametric equations. Presents eight lines of the program for the graph of a parametric equation and 11 lines of the program for a graph of a polar equation. Illustrates the application of the programs for planetary motion and free-fall motion. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
Peer reviewedHersberger, Jim; Farlow, James O. – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Describes how to measure animals pace, stride, and step angle in degrees. Presents cases of measurements for dinosaur trackways. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts
