Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1986 Volume 5, Number 2
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 9
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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