Arithmetic Teacher
February 1983 Volume 30, Number 6
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 12
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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