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Peer reviewedStover, Donald W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Some insights are provided into techniques for removing the mystery of how calculators evaluate functions. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedOudshoorn, Susan; Finkelstein, Gary – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1991
The actuarial profession is described to provide secondary school mathematics teachers insights into how actuaries use mathematics in solving real life problems. Examples are provided involving compound interest, the probability of dying, and inflation with computer modeling. (MDH)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Careers, Computer Oriented Programs, Inflation (Economics)
Peer reviewedSchaefer, Paul – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a program listing in True BASIC which constructs several kinds of matrices: (1) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that have integral entries; (2) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that are rational numbers with reasonable denominators; and (3) matrices with integral entries and prescribed integer…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedEasterday, Kenneth E.; Bass, Daniel T. – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Problems ask students to calculate the pressure against a billboard in high winds and the velocity of water flowing from a reservoir through a cylindrical pipe. Problem solutions incorporate computer tools such as spreadsheets. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Environmental Education, Force
