Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1987 Volume 6, Number 4
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 14
-
Viewpoints: Arguments for a Logo--Pascal Computer Curriculum
Robert D. Sweetland
Presented are a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of teaching programming with several programming languages. Suggestions for language selection are included. Arguments for a Logo-Pascal... More
pp. 3-6
-
Problem Solving Software for Math Classes
Joanne Troutner
Described are 10 computer software programs for problem solving related to mathematics. Programs described are: (1) Box Solves Story Problems; (2) Safari Search; (3) Puzzle Tanks; (4) The King's... More
pp. 11-13
-
The Emergence of Computer Technology in School Mathematics: A Comparison of Recommendations
Roger P. Day
Reported and compared are recent recommendations regarding the potential for computer technology in school mathematics. These recommendations are also compared to current practice and to earlier... More
pp. 14-16
-
A Student Modifiable LABKIT Program for Courses in the Laboratory Sciences
William J. Titus
Described is a series of five related microcomputer-based laboratory analysis programs that are used by students in a college calculus-based physics course. With minor modifications these programs,... More
pp. 17-21
-
Mathematics Skill Screening of Preservice Teachers
Gary G. Bitter & Allan B. Cameron
Arizona State University uses the Computer-Administered Mathematics Examination to identify preservice teachers who need mathematics remediation. Reported are the results of the testing of several ... More
pp. 22-27
-
A Nuclear Reactions Primer with Computers
Carlos I. Calle & Jennifer A. Roach
Described is a microcomputer software program NUCLEAR REACTIONS designed for college level students and in use at Sweet Briar College (Sweet Briar, VA). The program is written in Microsoft Basic... More
pp. 28-29
-
Incorporation of Monte-Carlo Computer Techniques into Science and Mathematics Education
Iraj Danesh
Described is a Monte-Carlo method for modeling physical systems with a computer. Also discussed are ways to incorporate Monte-Carlo simulation techniques for introductory science and mathematics... More
pp. 30-36
-
Can PILOT Help Educators?
Barbara Rosenfeld
Described are various forms of Programmed, Inquiry, Learning, or Teaching (PILOT) language and how it can be used to help educators create low-cost high quality computer-assisted instruction.... More
pp. 37-39
-
Student Acquisition of Computer Skills via Statistical Methodology Applications
Larry J. Stephens & Lana C. Maher
Described is a statistical methodology course offered at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The course covers descriptive statistics as well as some procedures for estimating and testing... More
pp. 45-47
-
Microcomputers in Education Conference
Abstracts of seven selected papers from the 7th Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference are presented. Papers are included on microcomputer-based labs, teaching science with robots,... More
pp. 53-55
-
Resistance Probes in the Science Laboratory Part III. A Potpourri of Probes
Michael H. Powers
Resistance probes for the laboratory can be divided into two main categories: (1) those involving direct use of resistance; and (2) those involving an indirect use of resistance. Described are... More
pp. 56-61
-
Matrix Manipulations, Part II
Tom Lough & Steve Tipps
Described are procedures for multiplying matrices using Logo. Examples of computer programming are included. (RH) More
pp. 62-65
-
Spreadsheets in the Classroom
Roger P. Day
Provided is an annotated bibliography on spreadsheets and the use of spreadsheets for science and mathematics. Each reference includes the following information: (1) author; (2) title of article or... More
pp. 71-72
-
Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Reviewed are three computer software programs: the Astronomer (astronomy program for middle school students and older); Hands-on-Statistics: Explorations with a Microcomputer (statistics program... More
pp. 73-78