Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1987 Volume 6, Number 3
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 12
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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