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Peer reviewedNiebaum, Jerome – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Instruction, Mathematics
Peer reviewedRogers, Joseph W.; Rogers, Margaret Anne – Mathematics Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Fractions, Instruction
Peer reviewedPalagi, George H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedHatcher, Robert S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1973
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Instruction, Mathematics
Peer reviewedSmith, Lehi T. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
A test for divisibility by any prime number is discussed and its proof is given. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Division, Instruction, Mathematics
Peer reviewedVenit, Stewart M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Comparisons are made between the errors obtained when approximating the integral with the midpoint rule, the trapezoidal rule, and Simpson's rule. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculus, Instruction, Mathematical Formulas
Peer reviewedElliott, David – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1972
The problem of rounded numbers used in computations on digital computers is discussed and examples showing the effect of round-off errors are given. (DT)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Peer reviewedHolden, Lyman – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Descriptors: Algorithms, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedAutrey, Melanie Ann; Austin, Joe Dan – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
An alternate method for factoring quadratic equations is presented as being quicker and easier to use than the trial-and-error method. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Instruction, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSimpson, Peter A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
An algorithm for long division is presented that involves only addition and subtraction. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Division, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEimer, Rebecca A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
An algorithm is given for computing the cube root of any real number on a calculator. (DT)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedTarte, Edward C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Algorithms, Diagrams, Discovery Learning, Instruction
Peer reviewedEdge, John – Mathematics in School, 1979
Two algorithms are developed for finding the square roots of numbers. One is based on the rule that x square is the sum of the first x odd numbers; the other is algebraic. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics
Peer reviewedCurley, Walter – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
After a brief discussion of Pascal's triangle and description of four methods of hand construction, the author provides FORTRAN and BASIC programs for computer construction based on recursive definition. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Programs, Curriculum, Instruction
Peer reviewedCohen, Israel – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
A method for generating Pythagorean triples is presented and demonstrated with several examples. Its relationship to another method is shown and several interesting related facts are proven. (LS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Fractions, Geometric Concepts, Instruction
