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Grady, M. Tim; Brumbaugh, Doug – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Explores the use of computers for teaching mathematical models of transposition ciphers. Illustrates the ideas, includes activities and extensions, provides a mathematical model and includes computer programs to implement these topics. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cryptography, Instructional Materials, Integrated Activities
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Cowles, Mary Jane – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Presents an example of a proof to the mathematical problem of the sum of the cubes of the digits. Provides a Pascal program to search for these results. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications
Ary, Temple S. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Three examples are given in which students create their own Logo software to explore the topics of number patterns and operations, fractions, and decimal parts in measurement. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
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Sandefur, James T. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Discusses the use of technology in solving compound interest-rate problems that can be modeled by linear relationships. Uses a graphing calculator to solve the specific problem of determining the amount of money that can be borrowed to buy a car for a given monthly payment and interest rate. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Credit (Finance), Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators