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Direct linkPfaff, Thomas J.; Zaret, Michele – PRIMUS, 2006
We give an example of a student project that experimentally explores a topic in random graph theory. We use the "Combinatorica" package in "Mathematica" to estimate the minimum number of edges needed in a random graph to have a 50 percent chance that the graph is connected. We provide the "Mathematica" code and compare it to the known theoretical…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Mathematics Instruction, Theories, Graphs
Peer reviewedTimmons, Todd – PRIMUS, 1991
Described is an instructional method that makes use of an electronic spreadsheet for the numerical and graphical introduction of the fundamentals of Taylor polynomials. Included is a demonstration spreadsheet using the expansion polynomial to evaluate the cosine function. (JJK)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
Eason, Ray; Heath, Garrett – PRIMUS, 2004
This article addresses the enhancement of the learning environment by using Java applets in the mathematics classroom. Currently, the first year mathematics program at the United States Military Academy involves one semester of modeling with discrete dynamical systems (DDS). Several faculty members from the Academy have integrated Java applets…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Internet, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
