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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1987 Volume 6, Number 3

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 12

  1. Computer Literacy. Problem Solving Software for Science Classes

    Joanne Troutner

    Discusses some of the variables teachers must consider when using computer software in the science classroom. Describes eight commercially available computer programs that are designed to teach... More

    pp. 9-11

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  2. Scientific Word Processing for Personal Computers

    Geoffrey W. Rayner Canham

    Discusses some of the variables teachers should consider when selecting scientific word processing software. Briefly describes some of the attributes of 17 software packages that were developed to ... More

    pp. 14-15

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  3. Primary Math with Turtle Graphics

    Valerie A. Clarke & Susan M. Chambers

    Describes how Logo has been used to introduce primary children to mathematical concepts often considered to be too difficult for them. Outlines how Logo has been used to introduce the estimation of... More

    pp. 16-19

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  4. The Classroom Applications of an Interactive Videodisc High School Science Lesson

    Dorothy Jo. Stevens

    Reports on a study into the effectiveness of implementing an interactive videodisc science lesson on titration into a high school science program. Describes the titration lesson and the equipment... More

    pp. 20-26

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  5. Educators' Attitudes and Predispositions towards Computers

    Janice E. J. Woodrow

    Reports on a study designed to investigate the attitudes of practicing teachers and student teachers regarding the educational use of computers. Results indicated that both groups of teachers... More

    pp. 27-37

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  6. Chemistry Calculations Using MULTIPLAN and the Macintosh

    Joel M. Kauffman

    Describes a spreadsheet computer program which can be used with an Apple Macintosh computer to perform a multitude of calculations. Discusses two types of calculations taught in general chemistry. ... More

    pp. 38-42

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  7. Mathematics Programming on the Apple II and IBM PC

    Roy E. Myers & David I. Schneider

    Details the features of BASIC used in mathematics programming and provides the information needed to translate between the Apple II and IBM PC computers. Discusses inputing a user-defined function,... More

    pp. 43-46

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  8. RATGRAPH: Computer Graphing of Rational Functions

    Bradley A. Minch

    Presents an easy-to-use Applesoft BASIC program that graphs rational functions and any asymptotes that the functions might have. Discusses the nature of rational functions, graphing them manually, ... More

    pp. 51-54

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  9. Computers in Astronomy: Astronomy on an Apple Macintosh

    John E. Mosley

    Presents a review of computer programs written for the Apple Macintosh computer that teach astronomy. Reviews general programs, along with some which deal more specifically with sky travel, star... More

    pp. 55-57

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  10. Laboratory Connections: Resistance Probes in the Science Laboratory Part II. Interfacing a Light Sensitive Device

    Michael H. Powers

    Discusses various types of transducers and explains the use of a photoresistor in sensing light. Describes various hardware and software combinations which can be used with photoresistors in... More

    pp. 58-62

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  11. Learning with LOGO: Matrix Manipulations, Part I

    Tom Lough & Steve Tipps

    Discusses several ways in which the Logo programming language can be used to experiment with and learn about matrices. Describes procedures for developing a Logo tool to establish a matrix... More

    pp. 67-70

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  12. Bibliography: Computer-Assisted Testing

    Richard L. Smith

    Contains an annotated bibliography of articles which deal with computer-assisted testing. Includes the author's name, the periodical in which the article appeared, and a short description of the... More

    pp. 73-74

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