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ERIC Number: EJ292230
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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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
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: BASIC Programing Language; Random Numbers