Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1999 Volume 18, Number 1
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
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Learning: The Web
David Smith, Duke University, United States
It seems that the Internet, and more specifically, the set of linked sites known collectively as the Web, is changing...well, just about everything. And that includes the teaching and doing of... More
pp. 3-5
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The Effect of Instruction with Graphing Calculators on How General Mathematics Students Naturalistically Solve Algebraic Problems
Michelle Merriweather & Marcia L. Tharp, Old Dominion University, United States
This study investigated the effect of instruction with the TI-82 graphing calculator on eighth grade general mathematics students. Specifi cally, this study focused on changes in attitude toward... More
pp. 7-22
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The Effect of the Frequency of Usage of Computer Software in High School Geometry
Dana L. Roberts, Omaha Public Schools, United States; Larry J. Stephens, University of Nebraska At Omaha, United States
This year long study compared students of average ability in three high school Geometry classes that utilized computer software in varying amounts. One class utilized the software Geometry Inventor... More
pp. 23-30
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Computers and School Mathematics Reform: Implications for Mathematics Teacher Education
Azita Manoucherhri, Maryville University-St. Louis, United States
Current mathematics reform has encouraged the use of computers in learning and teaching mathematics. Recent research also provides strong evidence of the usefulness of computers in mathematics... More
pp. 31-48
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The INSTRUCT Project: Web Professional Development for Mathematics Teachers
Paul G. Shotsberger, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, United States
This paper reports on the implementation of a World Wide Web site for teacher professional development which can address the shortcomings of typical face-to-face training. Results of a semester... More
pp. 49-60