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McCune, E. D.; And Others – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1980
This paper demonstrates how calculators may be used to motivate a concept called infinite composition of functions. Several mathematical topics, such as continued square roots, continued fractions, and infinite products are treated and discussed as special cases. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education

Dundas, Kay – College Mathematics Journal, 1984
A calculus problem on finding the maximum volume of a box is discussed, with extensions to various types of boxes. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education

Belfi, Victor A. – College Mathematics Journal, 1984
A definition of convexity with six conditions is discussed and illustrated. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Definitions, Functions (Mathematics)

Metz, James – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
A study of a class of numbers called 'Good numbers' can provide students with many opportunities for investigation, conjecture, and proof. Definitions and proofs are presented along with suggested questions. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Mathematics

Baumback, Randall R. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
The historical origin of star-polygons is noted and the mathematics of them presented, with illustrations. Seven theorems are included, as well as a computer program designed to classify star-polygons. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics

Levine, Deborah – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
The Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor is presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Higher Education

Allinger, Glenn D.; And Others – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1980
Included are a detailed example of a calculator demonstration, the general principles to be followed in preparing a calculator demonstration, a list of demonstration topics for a calculus course, and some suggested topics for other courses. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computation

Kauffman, Louis H. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1988
A diagrammatic approach to invariants of knots is the focus. Connections with graph theory, physics, and other topics are included, along with an explanation of how proofs of some old conjectures about alternating knots emerge from this work. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Diagrams, Graphs, Higher Education

Lickorish, W. B. R.; Millett, K. C. – Mathematics Magazine, 1988
Knot theory has been inspirational to algebraic and geometric topology. The principal problem has been to ascertain whether two links are equivalent. New methods have been discovered which are effective and simple. Considered are background information; the oriented polynomial; the Jones polynomial; the semioriented polynomial; and calculations,…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Diagrams, Higher Education, Mathematical Enrichment

Cohen, Donald – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
The focus is on how line graphs can be used to approximate solutions to rate problems and to suggest equations that offer exact algebraic solutions to the problem. Four problems requiring progressively greater graphing sophistication are presented plus four exercises. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Graphs, Higher Education

Barcellos, Anthony – College Mathematics Journal, 1984
Fractal geometry is explored, with sections on snowflakes and flow snakes, Mandelbrot's definition of fractal, and other fractals. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications

Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
Representation of integers in various bases is explored, with a proof. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Integers, Mathematics
Koop, Janice B. – MATYC Journal, 1980
A community college mathematics course is discussed in terms of type of student, content and goals. Particular attention is given to the role of the calculator in community college remedial mathematics courses. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Computation
Eisner, Milton P. – MATYC Journal, 1979
Some of the changes in mathematics curriculum and pedagogy suggested by the calculator are described and discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Educational Change, Higher Education
Hedger, Keith; Kent, David – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
A calculus activity is presented which is designed to allow students to operate as mathematicians. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum