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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1986 Volume 5, Number 4

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 11

  1. What is the Role of Mathematics Education in the Computer Age?

    Jerome A. Popp

    Proposes that the role of mathematics education be re-examined in terms of an increased emphasis on mathematical knowledge rather than attainment of calculational speed. Offers perspectives on the ... More

    pp. 2-5

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  2. Intelligent Tutoring Systems in Science Education: The Coming Generation of Computer-Based Instructional Programs

    Leopold E. Klopfer

    Surveys the present status of science instructional software in the United States. Describes project efforts at the University of Pittsburgh on the development of intelligent tutoring systems (ITS)... More

    pp. 16-32

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  3. A Model for the Development of Computer In-Service Education Programs

    Tom Potter

    Presents an approach for the improvement of teacher performance through in-service programs related to computer science education. Identifies what teachers need to know about computers and offers a... More

    pp. 33-36

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  4. Minimum Computer Knowledge for Elementary Principals

    Gregory C. Coffin

    Contends that elementary principals must be computer literate to be effective instructional leaders. Points out that principals should be familiar with computer hardware, software, computer... More

    pp. 37-39

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  5. An Investigative Study of Possible Effects of Programming Instruction on Math Anxiety and Teacher Attitudes toward CAI

    Barbara R. Signer

    Reports on a study that was designed to investigate possible effects of inservice instruction (BASIC and LOGO/PILOT) on teachers' mathematical anxiety. Results indicated that teachers enrolled in... More

    pp. 40-43

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  6. MATRIX.TURTLE--Linear Algebra in the Logo Environment

    Gerald Brazier & Will Watkins

    Points out the benefits of students using LOGO with problems dealing with vectors and matrices. Provides examples of performing linear algebraic computations in LOGO. (ML) More

    pp. 44-45

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  7. The DYNAMO Simulation Language--An Alternate Approach to Computer Science Education

    Richard Bronson

    Suggests the use of computer simulation of continuous systems as a problem solving approach to computer languages. Outlines the procedures that the system dynamics approach employs in computer... More

    pp. 46-51

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  8. Interactive Mouse-Driven Animation of Mathematical Processes

    Newcomb Greenleaf

    Provides examples from elementary mathematics principles which illustrate some of the advantages of an interactive mouse-driven animation. Explains the effectiveness of this approach with exercises... More

    pp. 52-53

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  9. Conference Abstracts: NECC '86

    William E. Baird

    Contains six abstracts of papers from the National Educational Computing Conference of 1986. Topics of the papers focus on the effects of teacher involvement, computer programs in applied... More

    pp. 63-64

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  10. Bibliography

    Karen Doyle Walton

    Provides an annotated list of references for educators on using computers in the classroom and for researchers in gathering background materials for the preparation of articles, grant proposals,... More

    pp. 71-72

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  11. Software Reviews

    Richard L. Smith

    Reviews three software programs: "Fraction Fuel-Up"; "Explorations in Chemistry"; and "Locus." Includes information on: instructional orientation, educational level, systems package, publisher,... More

    pp. 73-79

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