Description
Python Programming should be an integral part of math education, in fact the newer TI-84 graphing calculators have Python interpreters built-in! Alternately, Python programs can be entered and run from web browsers and tablet apps.
This activity can be assigned for self-study or in a teacher-led lesson. It includes the following:
- overview of how to solve a quadratic equation using the Quadratic formula
- a Python program that calculates the solutions of ax^2 + bx + c = 0
- Three exercise sets with suggestions on how to modify and improve the program, including how to handle double roots, nonreal answers, and fractional coefficients
Previous knowledge of Python programming is helpful but not necessary.
Highlights
Description
Python Programming should be an integral part of math education, in fact the newer TI-84 graphing calculators have Python interpreters built-in! Alternately, Python programs can be entered and run from web browsers and tablet apps.
This activity can be assigned for self-study or in a teacher-led lesson. It includes the following:
- overview of how to solve a quadratic equation using the Quadratic formula
- a Python program that calculates the solutions of ax^2 + bx + c = 0
- Three exercise sets with suggestions on how to modify and improve the program, including how to handle double roots, nonreal answers, and fractional coefficients
Previous knowledge of Python programming is helpful but not necessary.
