Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
October 2007 Volume 26, Number 4
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 4
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Evaluating the Use of Learning Objects for Secondary School Science
Robin Kay & Liesel Knaack, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Canada
A learning object is an interactive web-based tool that supports learning by enhancing, amplifying, and guiding the cognitive processes of a learner. To date, no formal research has been done on... More
pp. 261-289
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Student Use of Web-Based Tutorial Materials and Understanding of Chemistry Concepts
William Donovan, The University of Akron, United States; Mary Nakhleh, Purdue University, United States
This paper reports the findings of Phase II of our study of student use of Web-based tutorial materials for general chemistry and student understanding of chemistry concepts. We have found that... More
pp. 291-327
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Approaches of inquiry learning with multimedia resources in primary classrooms
Wing-mui Winnie So & Siu-cheung Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
This study aims to examine the design of approaches for inquiry learning with multimedia resources in primary classrooms. The study describes the development of a multimedia learning unit that... More
pp. 329-354
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Impact of a Spreadsheet Exploration on Secondary School Students’ Understanding of Statistical Graphs
Yingkang Wu, Mathematics Department, East China Normal University, China; Khoon Yoong Wong, Mathematics and Mathematics Education Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
This case study investigated the impact of a spreadsheet (EXCEL) exploration on the understanding of statistical graphs among twenty Singapore secondary school students of average ability. Four... More
pp. 355-385