Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1986 Volume 6, Number 1
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 11
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Evaluation of a Holistic CAI System in Introductory Chemistry
JoyLynn Hailey Reed & John Judkins
Discusses a study that assessed how students felt about computers and how they perceived computers performed as instructional tools. A majority of the tested students indicated that the computer... More
pp. 21-27
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Topics in Computer Literacy as Elements of Two Introductory College Mathematics Courses
Diane M. Spresser
Explains the integrated approach implemented by James Madison University, Virginia, in enhancing computer literacy. Reviews the changes in the mathematics courses and provides topical listings and ... More
pp. 28-30
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Learning with PROLOG--A New Approach
Zahava Scherz
Discusses the features and advantages of the computer language PROLOG, and explains the approach taken in teaching it as a first computer language. Includes an example of the use of PROLOG in... More
pp. 31-37
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Examining a Model for Courseware Development
Suzanne K. Damarin & Carol M. White
Describes the approach used in a doctoral seminar on designing instructional software for problem solving in mathematics. Explains how a five stage software development model was followed for... More
pp. 38-43
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A New Instrument to Assess the Inquiry Characteristics of Science Computer Software
Anat Zohar & Pinchas Tamir
Describes the "Computer Software Inquiry Inventory" (CSI), which was designed for content analysis of inquiry-based science computer software. Explains the five basic features of the instrument.... More
pp. 44-46
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A Model Computer Literacy Course for Pre-Service Teachers at the University of Calgary
George W. Bright & W Bruce Clark
Describes a compulsory computer education course for pre-service elementary and secondary teachers at the University of Calgary, Canada. Reviews the course content, laboratory topics, and provides ... More
pp. 47-49
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Using Microcomputers in the Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Activation Energy Experiment
Michele Touvelle & Mundiyath Venugopalan
Describes a computer program, "Activation Energy," which is designed for use in physical chemistry classes and can be modified for kinetic experiments. Provides suggestions for instruction, sample ... More
pp. 50-51
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The Use of muMATH in the Calculus Classroom
Ralph Freese
Describes the approach taken and materials used for introducing computer symbolic mathematics to undergraduate calculus students. Explains the features of the muMATH software package and reviews... More
pp. 52-55
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A Simulation of AI Programming Techniques in BASIC
Alan Mandell
Explains the functions of and the techniques employed in expert systems. Offers the program "The Periodic Table Expert," as a model for using artificial intelligence techniques in BASIC. Includes... More
pp. 56-57
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Conference Abstracts: Extending the Human Mind: Computers in Education. Summer Conference '85
William E. Baird
Contains six abstracts of selected papers from the Fourth Annual Summer Computer Conference held in Eugene, Oregon. Topics reviewed include: teaching science process skills with software (three... More
pp. 66-68
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Bibliography
Richard L. Smith
Provides an annotated list of references for educators on using computers in the classroom and for researchers in gathering background materials in preparation of articles, grant proposals, and... More
pp. 78-79