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Pomerance, Carl – Scientific American, 1982
Until recently the testing of a 100-digit number to determine whether it is prime or composite could have taken a century. However, in the past two years a method has been developed enabling a computer to determine the primality of an arbitrary number in about 40 seconds of running time. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts
Kovach, L. D. – 1973
Several methods of teaching college-level mathematics sequences are examined for their advantages, disadvantages, and costs. Materials considered include textbooks, film sequences, videotaped lectures, and individualized teaching machines. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Graphics
Peer reviewedWood, Eric F. – Mathematics in School, 1988
Examines the historical development of logarithm tables. Suggests that students should write computer programs to calculate logarithms. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
