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Arithmetic Teacher

February 1983 Volume 30, Number 6

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Number of articles: 12

  1. Teaching Mathematics with Microcomputers: Primary Grades

    William Heck

    Microcomputers are viewed to have infinite patience and the ability to select appropriate exercises, give instant feedback, provide positive reinforcement, and fascinate primary grade children. The... More

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  2. Coping with the Challenge of Change

    Joseph R. Caravella

    Resources and suggestions for establishing systems for coping with change are discussed. People are seen as the most important component in information systems, but teachers are no longer the... More

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  3. One Point of View: Let Kids Write Programs

    Richard J. Shumway

    The view promoted is all children should have the opportunity to write and run computer programs, and instruction can begin in the first grade. Teaching mathematics is seen as involving 50 percent ... More

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  4. The CPU and You: Mastering the Microcomputer

    Robert Kansky

    Computers are both understandable and controllable. Educators need some understanding of a computer's cognitive profile, component parts, and systematic nature in order to set it to work on some of... More

    pp. 12-13

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  5. The Microcomputer in the Instructional Program

    Shirley A. Hill

    Teachers need to answer two questions: (1) How do computer software and activities contribute to meeting objectives? and (2) Do instructional plans take advantage of the computer's unique potential... More

    pp. 14-15

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  6. Developing Mathematical Concepts with Microcomputer Activities

    Karen Billings

    Material covers: (1) What Is a Mathematical Concept; (2) How are Mathematical Concepts Developed; (3) How Can Computers Help Children Learn Concepts; (4) Using Software; (5) Writing Programs; and (... More

    pp. 18-19

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  7. The Microcomputer and Problem Solving

    Mary Grace Kantowski

    Four goals of teaching for problem solving and the characteristics of microcomputers that could be used to further these goals are examined. The combination of an enthusiastic teacher and the new... More

    pp. 20-21

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  8. Developing Computer Literacy

    Catherine D. Tobin

    Computer literacy is defined as the ability to utilize capabilities of computers intelligently. Specific skills and characteristics necessary for computer literate pupils are listed. The importance... More

    pp. 22-23

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  9. A Model for Preparing Teachers to Teach with the Microcomputer

    Barbara R. Sadowski

    This recommendation provides a definition for computer-literate teachers in the 1980's, which includes computer literacy and attitudinal goals, how microcomputers can be used, and preservice and... More

    pp. 24-25

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  10. Teaching Mathematics with Microcomputers: Middle Grades

    Mary Jean Winter

    Different ways to use a microcomputer in mathematics instruction are examined. The first part deals with the kinds of prerecorded programing resources available, and how these can be used... More

    pp. 28-29

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  11. Teaching Mathematics with Microcomputers: Junior High School

    Larry L. Hatfield

    Instructional computing is defined, with reasons for making such computing available. A scenario of instructional computing activities is presented as an aid to stimulating visions of what might be... More

    pp. 44-45

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  12. Educator's Lexicon of Computerese

    Jerry Johnson

    Most computer terms are viewed as understandable if approached with common sense. Five sources for the terms are noted. The glossary is not viewed as comprehensive, and suggestions of more complete... More

    pp. 46-49

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