Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
2004 Volume 23, Number 2
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
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Visualization for Middle School Students’ Engagement in Science Learning
Lauren Cifuentes & Yi-Chuan Jane Hsieh, Texas A&M University, United States
This mixed-methods study explored the effects of studentgenerated visualization on middle-schoolers' science concept learning. We compared students who visualized during study time with those who... More
pp. 109-137
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Science Education in the Web Era
Leon L. Combs, Kennesaw State University, United States
Although education has been in the web era for some years, choosing a direction for educational institutions in this era has been a difficult problem. This article will attempt to give some... More
pp. 139-149
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Considering the Efficacy of Web-based Worked Examples in Introductory Chemistry
Kent J. Crippen & Boyd L. Earl, University of Nevada Las Vegas, United States
Theory suggests that studying worked examples and engaging in self-explanation will improve learning and problem solving. A growing body of evidence supports the use of web-based assessments for... More
pp. 151-167
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Complex Quantification in Structured Query Language (SQL): A Tutorial Using Relational Calculus
Jalal Kawash, American University of Sharjah
The Structured Query Language (SQL) forms a substantial component of introductory database courses and is supported by almost every commercial database product. One disadvantage of SQL is that it... More
pp. 169-190
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Working with Accurate Representations: The Case of Preconstructed Dynamic Geometry Sketches
Margaret Sinclair, York University, Canada
The ability to display an accurate image is commonly assumed to be a benefit of dynamic geometry software—it seems reasonable to conclude that the task of noticing and interpreting relationships... More
pp. 191-208