Microcomputer-Assisted Discoveries: Generate Your Own Random Numbers.

Kimberling, Clark

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ292230

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1984

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Microcomputer-Assisted Discoveries: Generate Your Own Random Numbers.

Kimberling, Clark

Mathematics Teacher, v77 n2 p118-23 Feb 1984

Having students try to generate their own random numbers can lead to much discovery learning as one tries to create 'patternlessness' from formulas. Developing an equidistribution test and runs test, plus other ideas for generating random numbers, is discussed, with computer programs given. (MNS)

Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Number Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A