The block hybrid collocation method with two off-step points is proposed for the direct solution of general third order ordinary differential equations. Both the main and additional methods are derived via interpolation and collocation of the basic polynomial. These methods are applied in block form to provide the approximation at five points concurrently. The stability properties of the block method are investigated. Some numerical examples are tested to illustrate the efficiency of the method. The block hybrid collocation method is also implemented to solve the nonlinear Genesio equation and the problem in thin film flow.

The block hybrid collocation method with three off-step points is proposed for the direct solution of fourth order ordinary differential equations. The interpolation and collocation techniques are applied on basic polynomial to generate the main and additional methods. These methods are implemented in block form to obtain the approximation at seven points simultaneously. Numerical experiments are conducted to illustrate the efficiency of the method. The method is also applied to solve the fourth order problem from ship dynamics.

A ninth order block hybrid collocation method is proposed for solving general second order ordinary differential equations directly. The derivation involves interpolation and collocation of basic polynomial that generates the main and additional methods. These methods are applied simultaneously to provide approximate solutions at five main points and three offstep points. The stability properties of the block method are discussed. Some illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the efficiency of the method.