Teaching Classic Probability Problems With Modern Digital Tools

Autor/inn/en	Abramovich, Sergei; Nikitin, Yakov Yu.
Titel	Teaching Classic Probability Problems With Modern Digital Tools
Quelle	In: Computers in the Schools, 34 (2017) 4, S.318-336 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0738-0569
DOI	10.1080/07380569.2017.1384687
Schlagwörter	Probability; Mathematics Instruction; Spreadsheets; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Oriented Programs; Computer Uses in Education; Computation; Problem Solving; Educational Benefits; Programming; Number Concepts; Geometry + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung; Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Spread sheet; Spredsheets; Spreadsheet; Tabellenkalkulation; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computerprogramm; Computernutzung; Problemlösen; Bildungsertrag; Programmierung; Number concept; Zahlbegriff; Geometrie
Abstract	This article is written to share teaching ideas about using commonly available computer applications--a spreadsheet, "The Geometer's Sketchpad", and "Wolfram Alpha"--to explore three classic and historically significant problems from the probability theory. These ideas stem from the authors' work with prospective economists, mathematicians, and teachers. The historical contexts include the problem of the division of stakes (14th century), the problem of the Grand Duke of Tuscany (17th century), and the problem of co-primality of two natural numbers chosen at random (19th century). The suggested use of computers can be extended to other probability contexts to achieve at least two goals: to make complex mathematical ideas more accessible and to emphasize the importance of experimental evidence as a means of conceptual development in mathematics for all student populations. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01