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Bishop, Alan J. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1989
Describes the understanding, nature, and meaning of mathematical culture and the implications of mathematical culture for mathematics education. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Cultural Influences, Cultural Traits, Higher Education
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Greenwell, Raymond; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1987
Reviews for three software packages are given. Those packages are: 20/20 Statistics, Graphing Equations, and COMPUCALC. The first package is a set of programs for use in introductory statistics, the second contains four programs for studying the graphing of equations, and the third contains examples and techniques from calculus. (PK)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Kraines, David P.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1991
This article describes a calculus lesson that illustrates the nature of cycles in simple systems of nonlinear differential equations through the use of the Lotka-Volterra predator-prey model as incorporated in the computer software package, Phaser (version 1.0). (JJK)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Huehn, K. L.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
Reviews for three software packages are given. The packages are: Super Math Package, a collection of 19 programs on a variety of mathematical topics; Interactive Experiments in Calculus; and Introductory Statistics Software Package. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Herman, Eugene A., Ed. – College Mathematics Journal, 1991
This review features new examples of using the computer relative to college-level mathematics to enhance pedagogy, solve problems, and model real-life situations. Included is a LOGO program that can be used to create and to stimulate subsequent investigations of spirolaterals, those figures generated by repeatedly drawing basic loops. (JJK)
Descriptors: Activity Units, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
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Beezer, Robert A.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
Reviews for three software packages are given. Those packages are: Linear Algebra Computer Companion; Probability and Statistics Demonstrations and Tutorials; and Math Utilities: CURVES, SURFS, AND DIFFS. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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DiFazio, Martha Hunt – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Suggested are features which should be considered before selecting a specific interactive graphics package. Features that allow for accurate estimates of roots of functions and solutions to systems of equations are illustrated. Six graphics packages are compared including display, tabular options, misleading graphics, printing options, functions…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Graphics
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Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents reviews of six software packages. Includes (1) "Plain Vanilla Statistics"; (2) "MathCAD 2.0"; (3) "GrFx"; (4) "Trigonometry"; (5) "Algebra II"; (6) "Algebra Drill and Practice I, II, and III." (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs