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ERIC Number: EJ330456
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Microcomputer-Assisted Mathematics. Roots: Newton's Method.
Kimberling, Clark
Mathematics Teacher, v78 n8 p626-29 Nov 1985
Discusses Newton's method for approximating the roots of functions, indicating that students who program in BASIC can learn and appreciate the method by writing their own programs. Includes a hypothetical dialogue between teacher and student about the topic; sample program listings; and problems assigned to students who have written programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Computer Programs
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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