Monte Carlo, Probability, Algebra, and Pi.

Hinders, Duane C.

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Monte Carlo, Probability, Algebra, and Pi.

Hinders, Duane C.

Mathematics Teacher, v74 n5 p335-39 May 1981

The uses of random number generators are illustrated in three ways: (1) the solution of a probability problem using a coin; (2) the solution of a system of simultaneous linear equations using a die; and (3) the approximation of pi using darts. (MP)

Descriptors: Algebra, Educational Games, Learning Activities, Monte Carlo Methods, Probability, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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