Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1986 Volume 5, Number 3
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 12
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Computer Literacy: Teaching Computer Ethics
Joanne Troutner
Suggests learning activities for teaching computer ethics in three areas: (1) equal access; (2) computer crime; and (3) privacy. Topics include computer time, advertising, class enrollments,... More
pp. 11-12
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Computer-Based Education: What We Know and Need to Know
Michael L. Waugh & Dawn Currier
Summarizes current state of knowledge about the impact of computer-based education (CBE) including meta-analysis of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary data. Topics include achievement,... More
pp. 13-15
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Teaching Probability: The Computer Is the Handmaiden of Mathematics
Karen Doyle Walton
Encourages the use of the microcomputer to teach probability theory and concepts. Presents an instructional sequence and provides 10 activities, three of which have short programs listed. (JM) More
pp. 19-23
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The Impact of a Computer Literacy Program on Affective Variables
Elaine B. Chapline & Susan Turkel
Reports effects of computer literacy program on pre-service elementary education teachers. Instructional strategies considered are: (1) try it and see, (2) peer pairing, and (3) errors as useful... More
pp. 30-33
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Using the Apple Macintosh and MULTIPLAN Spreadsheet to Analyze Tests
Janice E. J. Woodrow
Describes the use of the Apple Macintosh and MULTIPLAN spreadsheet to record and analyze test data. Provides step-by-step instructions on data entry, item difficulty and discrimination calculations... More
pp. 34-45
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The Development of a Computer-Assisted Drill Program
Geoffrey W. Rayner Canham & William Dickie
Presents a step-wise approach to introducing computer-assisted drill into a college-level preparatory chemistry course. Describes identification of need, choice of computer system, software... More
pp. 46-47
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The Relationship between Conditions and Outcomes of Microcomputer Instruction
Carolyn Rhoads
Explored the effects of microcomputer instruction organization on three variables: (1) sex of student; (2) social arrangement of classroom; and (3) curricular presentation (high and low guidance)... More
pp. 48-50
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An Antibiotic Resource Program for Students of the Health Professions
Gerald J. Tritz
Provides a description of a computer program developed to supplement instruction in testing of antibiotics on clinical isolates of microorganisms. The program is a simulation and database for... More
pp. 51-55
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The Relationship of CAI to Learning the Concept of the Lowest Common Denominator
K M. George & L D. Nelson
Investigated effects of computer assisted instruction (CAI) on learning efficiency, defined as either higher passing percentage or less time on task. Subjects (N=24) were college mathematics... More
pp. 56-58
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Conference Abstracts: Fourth Annual World Conference on Computers in Education-Part II
William E. Baird
Presented are abstracts from volume two of the World Conference on Computers in Education, 1985. Four topics are: (1) cognitive and visual style; (2) computer graphics and descriptive geometry; (3)... More
pp. 60-61
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Learning with LOGO: Logo and Vectors
Tom Lough & Steve Tipps
This is the first of a two-part series on the general concept of vector space. Provides tool procedures to allow investigation of vector properties, vector addition and subtraction, and X and Y... More
pp. 62-66
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Bibliography: Artificial Intelligence
Richard L. Smith
Annotates reference material on artificial intelligence, mostly at an introductory level, with applications to education and learning. Topics include: (1) programing languages; (2) expert systems; ... More
pp. 67-68