A Monte Carlo Algorithm for Assigning Students to Classes A technique of random choice is illustrated by application to the problem of assigning students to a fixed schedule of courses. Using the technique it is possible to reduce or eliminate difficulties that result when a popular section is filled and closed before all students requesting and requiring it have been scheduled. The effectiveness of automatic scheduling is retained without loss of the students privilege of picking favorite instructors. CACM May, 1966 Macon, N. Walker, E. E. CA660503 JB March 3, 1978 10:14 AM 1434 5 1434 1434 5 1434 1434 5 1434 1540 5 1434 2209 5 1434 1434 6 1434 1434 6 1434 1540 6 1434