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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

July 2006 Volume 25, Number 3

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 4

  1. A Treatment of Computational Precision, Number Representation, and Large Integers in an Introductory Fortran Course

    William Richardson, Francis Marion University, United States

    Computational precision is sometimes given short shrift in a first programming course. Treating this topic requires discussing integer and floating-point number representations and inaccuracies... More

    pp. 213-237

  2. Computers and Mathematical Philosophies in Educational Trends

    Mohammad Khadivi, Jackson Sate University, United States

    The purpose of this article is five-fold: 1.to elaborate on mathematical pedagogy, the application of mathematics, the misunderstanding and the myth around this powerful language; 2.to explain ... More

    pp. 239-250

  3. The Impact of Web-Based Assessment and Practice on Students’ Mathematics Learning Attitudes

    Diem M. Nguyen, Bowling Green State University, United States; Yi-Chuan Hsieh, Ching-Yun University, Taiwan; G. Donald Allen, Texas A&M University, United States

    This study investigates the effects of web-based assessment and practice on improving middle school students' mathematics learning attitudes. With the use of an experimental design and a... More

    pp. 251-279

  4. Learning Life Sciences: Design and Development of a Virtual Molecular Biology Learning Lab

    Joerg Zumbach & Stefanie Schmitt, University of Heidelberg, Germany; Peter Reimann, University of Sydney, Australia; Philipp Starkloff, University of Heidelberg, Germany

    The life sciences, in particular molecular genetics, have become a pivotal area of research and innovation, and at the same time are amongst the most controversially discussed in today's society.... More

    pp. 281-300