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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

2004 Volume 23, Number 1

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Number of articles: 5

  1. Technology in Support of Middle Grade Mathematics: What Have We Learned?

    Shannon Guerrero, University of California, Davis, United States; Norman Walker, Sacramento City College, United States; Sharon Dugdale, University of California, Davis, United States

    Use of technology in middle grade mathematics is controversial. Major policy documents have teachers torn between enthusiasm for technology-facilitated mathematical investigation and cautions about... More

    pp. 5-20

  2. Learning Concurrency as an Entry Point to the Community of Computer Science Practitioners

    Yifat Ben-David Kolikant, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

    Computer Science formal education brings together old-timers from two computer-literate cultures. The curriculum is oriented toward the academic community, whose interest is in the abstraction,... More

    pp. 21-46

  3. Exploring the Role of Digital Photography to Enhance Student Inquiry in a Local Ecosystem

    Ann Rivet, Teachers College Columbia University, United States; Rebecca Schneider, University of Toledo, United States

    Digital photography has the potential to support student inquiry in real-world settings. However, specific ideas for the most effective use of digital photography to benefit students during inquiry... More

    pp. 47-65

  4. Comparing Hand Drawn and Computer Generated Concept Mapping

    Regina Royer, Salisbury University, United States; Jeffrey Royer, James M. Bennett High School, United States

    This study compared the use of paper/pencil and computer tools for creating concept maps. Participants were 52 students in two combined 9th/10th grade biology classes. An independent measures... More

    pp. 67-81

  5. Understanding Statistics Using Computer Demonstrations

    Peter K. Dunn, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

    This paper discusses programs that clarify some statistical ideas often discussed yet poorly understood by students. The programs adopt the approach of demonstrating what is happening, rather... More

    pp. 83-103