Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1988 Volume 7, Number 1
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 14
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Artificial Intelligence Applications for Education: Promise, ...Promises
Dennis M. Adams & Mary Hamm
Surveys the current status of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Discusses intelligent tutoring systems, robotics, and applications for educators. Likens the status of AI at present to that... More
pp. 4-7
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Computer Literacy: Teaching Pattern Recognition
Joanne Troutner
Identifies pattern recognition as one problem-solving behavior which should be taught to upper elementary and middle school mathematics and science students. Advocates a team-teaching approach with... More
pp. 13-15
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Use of a Spreadsheet to Collect Large Quantities of Student Experimental Data
Roy Kari & Yvonne Dubreuil
Illustrates a method used to handle class size experimental data. Demonstrates this method using the SUPERCALC 3A spreadsheet program for an Apple II computer. Details an example of its use. Shows ... More
pp. 16-21
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Attitudes toward Computer Instruction
Kenneth E. German
Describes the use of the Brown scale and reports the results of its use in an experiment. Describes the instrument and details the experiment. Concludes that the Brown scale is a valid and reliable... More
pp. 22-28
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Computer Graphics on the Complex Plane: An Introduction to Julia Sets and Fractals
David A. Thomas
Provides an introduction to the mathematics and art of the complex plane. Includes two computer programs written in GW BASIC to facilitate a reader's initial investigation. Identifies additional... More
pp. 29-33
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The Apple Microcomputer as a Laboratory Tool
Janet J. Woerner
Reviews the goals of laboratory education as identified by the National Science Teachers Association. Describes an Apple II system for the lab. Concentrates on hardware and connections. Stresses... More
pp. 34-37
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Computer Administered Testing: Diagnosis of Addition Computational Skills in Children
Jacqueline McDonald
Describes a field test of the "Diagnostic Test of Computational Skills." Examines whether or not a computer can efficiently analyze student answers, previously unidentified computational error... More
pp. 38-43
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Turtle Draws an Ellipse
Tommy Dreyfus
Proposes to modify the procedure proposed by Abelson and diSessa to produce a polygonal path with vertices that lie exactly on an ellipse. Provides a detailed proof. Implements a limiting process... More
pp. 50-54
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A Pascal Number Conversion Routine
Franklin Kost
Presents a program written in USCD Pascal that simulates a system routine. Illustrates standard and user defined boolean and string functions and string procedures. Details the processing... More
pp. 57-60
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National Educational Computing Conference '87
Includes the abstracts of seven of the 191 papers presented at a recent educational computing conference. Topics include computer-based tutoring, computer-assisted instruction with low achieving... More
pp. 65-67
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Laboratory Connections: Voltage Measurement with the Computer Gameport
Michael H. Powers
Describes direct and indirect voltage input techniques and their applications to voltage measurements with a microcomputer. Details circuitry that can be used for this with a gameport. Gives... More
pp. 68-71
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Learning with Logo: Probability with a Turtle
Tom Lough & Steve Tipps
Illustrates the exploration of random and chance events with a microcomputer. Demonstrates this principle using turtle graphics, coin flips, and die rolls in a student exercise involving distance... More
pp. 72-73
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Bibliography
Arthur L. Norberg & William Aspray
Contains annotations for resources on the history of computing. Includes resources for technical computing history, general computing history, precomputer era, the impact of computing and series. (CW) More
pp. 80-81
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Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Contains evaluations of two computer software packages, "Simulation Experiments 45-48 in Epstein's Laboratory Manual for Chemistry" and "Maps and Legends--the Cartographer (Ver 3.0)." Includes a... More
pp. 82-86