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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1997 Volume 16, Number 2

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Number of articles: 10

  1. Cooperative Learning and Technology

    Rebecca Denning & Philip J. Smith, The Ohio State University, United States

    Cooperative learning has been used as an educational technique for some time, and recently researchers have been exploring technology as a mechanism to further this educational method. While some ... More

    pp. 177-200

  2. The Use of Spreadsheets for Constructing Statistical Understanding

    Mathew Mitchell, University of San Francisco, United States

    This paper describes an attempt to systematically incorporate "active learning" into the structure of an elective course designed to instruct students in computer-based approaches to statistics.... More

    pp. 201-222

  3. Introducing Robotics at the Undergraduate Level

    Sam R. Thangiah & Sharad W. Joshi, Slippery Rock University, United States

    There is a need at the undergraduate level to expose students to the complexities of programming robots to accomplish tasks in real time. This paper outlines how a course in robotics can be taught ... More

    pp. 223-237

  4. Teachers’ Perceptions of the Impact of Graphing Calculators in the Mathematics Classroom

    Linda M. Simonsen, Montana State University, United States; Thomas P. Dick, Oregon State University, United States

    The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards states that at the high school level, graphing calculators must be available to all students at all times. The purpose of this study... More

    pp. 239-368

  5. Graphing Calculators in High School Mathematics

    Elaine Simmt, University of Alberta, Canada

    This paper reports on a research study which examined how some teachers used graphing calculators in their instruction of mathematics and how their views of mathematics were manifested in the ways ... More

    pp. 269-289

  6. Effect of Feedback on Learning to Match Algebraic Rules to Expressions With an Intelligent Learning Environment

    Anh Nguyen-Xuan, Université de Paris 8, France; Jean-Francois Nicaud, Université de Nantes, France; Jean-Michel Gelis, Université de Paris 11, France

    This paper presents a comparative study of the effects of feedback on students who learned to solve algebraic factorization problems with an intelligent learning environment (ILE). Two experiments ... More

    pp. 291-321

  7. Academic Support in Mathematics in a Third World Environment

    J.c. Engelbrecht, University of Pretoria, South Africa

    As part of the academic support programme, a computerised bridging course in mathematics was developed at the University of Pretoria. The didactical approach of the system is that of criterion... More

    pp. 323-333

  8. On Learning Quantification

    Ed Dubinsky, Purdue University, United States

    This paper reports on a study of students learning the concept of universal and existential quantification in undergraduate mathematics courses in which the instruction was based on previous... More

    pp. 335-362

  9. The Impact of Model-Centered Instruction on Student Learning: The Area and Volume Units

    Kalyani Raghavan, Mary L. Sartoris & Robert Glaser, University of Pittsburgh, United States

    The Model-based Analysis and Reasoning in Science (MARS) project is involved in developing computer-supported, model-centered curriculum modules for middle school science. MARS instruction focuses ... More

    pp. 363-404

  10. Variations in Concerns and Attitudes of Science Teachers in an Educational Technology Development Program

    Paul Germann & Craig M. Sasse, University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

    This study monitored change in concerns and beliefs of elementary and secondary teachers involved in a 2-year program to integrate the use of computers with science teaching. Some of the first... More

    pp. 405-423