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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1986 Volume 5, Number 2

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 9

  1. Using Microcomputers in the Physical Chemistry Laboratory: A Partial Molal Volumes Experiment

    Mundiyath Venugopalan

    Describes a computer program used in an experiment in which the partial molal volumes of sodium chloride solutions are calculated as a function of concentration from densities measured with a... More

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  2. Current and Potential Uses of Microcomputers in Science Education

    Pinchas Tamir

    Discusses uses of microcomputers as: a tutor (drill and practice, course review, and others); a tool (drawing, statistical analyses, word processing, and others); and a tutee. Also addresses major ... More

    pp. 18-28

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  3. An Approach to Faculty Microcomputer Literacy

    Doris M. Hertsgaard

    Reports on a program designed to increase computer literacy of faculty and to help them incorporate the use of microcomputers into their classes. The approach included formal 2-week summer... More

    pp. 29-31

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  4. Teacher/Student-Developed Spreadsheet Simulations: A Population Growth Example

    Gordon Wells & Carl Berger

    Discusses the nature and effectiveness of computer simulations. Also discusses the development of simulations, providing an example of a simulation which deals with population growth. A sample... More

    pp. 34-40

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  5. Survey of Science Microcomputer Programs for Grades 7-12

    Michelle Caprio & William R. Brown

    Surveyed currently available software in the physical sciences, biological sciences, and earth/space sciences. Also examined interdisciplnary and remedial programs. One finding is that the emphasis... More

    pp. 44-46

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  6. Interfacing Commodore Microcomputers with a Laboratory Device: A Thermometer Probe

    Michael H. Powers

    Describes hardware and software requirements for interfacing a thermometer probe, via an analog and digital converter, to any Commodore PET, VIC-20, or Commodore-64 microcomputer (or other... More

    pp. 47-51

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  7. Verifying a Computer Algorithm Mathematically

    Alton T. Olson

    Presents an example of mathematics from an algorithmic point of view, with emphasis on the design and verification of this algorithm. The program involves finding roots for algebraic equations... More

    pp. 52-54

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  8. Astronomy Microcomputers Programs

    John Mosley

    Provides information of various astronomy software. Each entry includes title, source, type of microcomputer on which the program will run and very brief descriptions. (JN) More

    pp. 58-61

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  9. Computers and the Gifted

    Richard L. Smith

    Provides an annotated bibliography of 17 items which are related to computers and the gifted. Each entry includes author(s), title, source, and annotation. Topics include developing individual... More

    pp. 70-71

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