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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1986 Volume 5, Number 3

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 12

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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

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