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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

February 2010 Volume 29, Number 1

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 6

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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