Snowfalls and Elephants, Pop Bottles and Pi.

Boas, Ralph P.

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Publication Date: 1981-Jan

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Snowfalls and Elephants, Pop Bottles and Pi.

Boas, Ralph P.

Mathematics Teacher, v74 n1 p49-55 Jan 1981

Record-breaking snowfalls are the starting point of a presentation that delves into many aspects of probability and interesting and unusual aspects of viewing independent, random phenomena. (MP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Probability, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner

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Language: English

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