Simulations in mathematics - Probability and computing: Learning probability concepts and modeling with computer simulations

Authors: 
Kader, G. D.
Type: 
Report
Category: 
Teaching
Pages: 
11-Jan
Year: 
1990
Publisher: 
Appalacian State University
Place: 
Boone, NC
Abstract: 

"Simulations in Mathematics-Probability and Computing", (SIM-PAC), is a three year project funded by the United States' National Science Foundation's Materials Research and Development program. This paper describes the background and rationale for the project, its goals and objectives and the instructional strategy utilized by SIM-PAC. An example of a typical learning activity and the capabilities of the software are illustrated.

The CAUSE Research Group is supported in part by a member initiative grant from the American Statistical Association’s Section on Statistics and Data Science Education