Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
February 2010 Volume 29, Number 1
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Does type matter: Evaluating the effectiveness of four-function and graphing calculators
Emily Bouck, Purdue University, United States
Calculators are a controversial, yet widely used tool in mathematics education for all students and especially for students with disabilities. However, little research has explored calculators and ... More
pp. 5-17
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Searching Algorithm Using Bayesian Updates
Kyle Caudle, US Naval Academy, United States
In late October 1967, the USS Scorpion was lost at sea, somewhere between the Azores and Norfolk Virginia. Dr. Craven of the U.S. Navy’s Special Projects Division is credited with using Bayesian... More
pp. 19-29
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The Effect of Technology-based Altered Readability Levels on Struggling Readers Science Comprehension
Matthew Marino, Washington State University, United States; Michael Coyne, University of Connecticut, United States; Michael Dunn, Washington State University, United States
This article reports findings from a study examining how altered readability levels affected struggling readers’ (N = 288) comprehension of scientific concepts and vocabulary. Specifically, the... More
pp. 31-49
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A Preliminary Study Exploring the Use of Fictional Narrative in Robotics Activities
Douglas Williams, Yuxin Ma & Louise Prejean, University of Louisiana, United States
Educational robotics activities are gaining in popularity. Though some research data suggest that educational robotics can be an effective approach in teaching mathematics, science, and engineering... More
pp. 51-71
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Enhancing preservice mathematics teachers’ TPCK
Michael Hardy, Saint Xavier University, United States
The goal of the X-Tech project was to enhance preservice teachers’ perceptions of their preparedness to teach with technology. Results indicated that practically-oriented methods that meet a... More
pp. 73-86
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Evaluating the Use of Learning Objects for Improving Calculus Readiness
Robin Kay & Ilona Kletskin, UOIT, Canada
Pre-calculus concepts such as working with functions and solving equations are essential for students to explore limits, rates of change, and integrals. Yet many students have a weak understanding... More
pp. 87-104