Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1989 Volume 8, Number 3
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 15
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Computer Algebra in High Schools
Galen Bollinger
Presented are some current facts about symbol manipulators and their relation to high school mathematics. The development of computer algebra systems is discussed. Five areas of computer algebra... More
pp. 11-17
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Advantages of Micro-Based Labs: Electronic Data Acquisition, Computerized Graphing, or Both?
Carol L. Stuessy & Paul M. Rowland
Discusses a microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) study (n=75) which uses multiple temperature gathering devices (mercury thermometer, digital thermometer, and computer probe) and graphing methods (... More
pp. 18-21
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Investigating Fractal Geometry Using LOGO
David A. Thomas
Discusses dimensionality in Euclidean geometry. Presents methods to produce fractals using LOGO. Uses the idea of self-similarity. Included are program listings and suggested extension activities. ... More
pp. 25-31
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A Set of Computer Projects for an Electromagnetic Fields Class
Ronald F. Gleeson
Presented are three computer projects: vector analysis, electric field intensities at various distances, and the Biot-Savart law. Programing suggestions and project results are provided. One month ... More
pp. 32-34
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Computers in Science and Mathematics Education in the ASEAN Region
Vivien M. Talisayon
Compares policies and programs on computers in science and mathematics education in the six ASEAN countries: Brunei, Indonesia; Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Limits discussion to ... More
pp. 35-42
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The Implementation of a New Technological Curricular Change Using Bishop's Model
James B. Godlewski
Describes a study to determine if a school district implementing an unfamiliar curricular change completed the same tasks as those using a model developed by Bishop. Reports that the district was... More
pp. 45-49
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Teaching Differentiation with muMATH
John H. Mathews
Illustrates how muMATH can be used for manipulating abstract differentiation rules, optimization, implicit differentiation, related rules, and verifying the chain rule. (MVL) More
pp. 50-53
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Microcomputer Calculation of Equilibrium Constants from Molecular Parameters of Gases
Mundiyath Venugopalan
Lists a BASIC program which computes the equilibrium constant as a function of temperature. Suggests use by undergraduates taking a one-year calculus-based physical chemistry course. Notes the... More
pp. 54-58
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Generating Classroom Examples of Matrices
Paul Schaefer
Provides a program listing in True BASIC which constructs several kinds of matrices: (1) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that have integral entries; (2) matrices with integral... More
pp. 61-67
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Conference Abstracts: Computers in Physics Instruction
William E. Baird
Provides selected abstracts from the Computers in Physics Instruction conference held on August 1-5, 1988. Topics include: wave and particle motion, the CT programing language, microcomputer-based ... More
pp. 68-72
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Laboratory Connections: Review of Two Commercial Interfacing Packages
Michael H. Powers
Evaluates two Apple II interfacing packages designed to measure pH: (1) "Experiments in Chemistry" by HRM Software and (2) "Voltage Plotter III" by Vernier Software. Provides characteristics and... More
pp. 73-76
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Learning with Logo: Solving Linear Equations with Probability and Logo
Michael Downes
Uses a LOGO program and probability to solve systems of equations. Provides a physical model and a LOGO model. Lists programs and explains the methodology used. (MVL) More
pp. 77-80
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Bibliography
Richard L. Smith
Provides an annotated list of references on specific topics covering computers in general science and math. Topics include: artificial intelligence, CAI, LOGO, a heat capacity experiment,... More
pp. 83-84
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Investigating AI with BASIC and LOGO: Helping the Computer to Produce Conversation
Alan Mandell & Robert Lucking
Compares BASIC and LOGO systems in developing artificial intelligence systems. Provides listings of programs used for translating and sentence making. Describes methodology and compares the BASIC... More
pp. 85-89
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Software Reviews
Gary G. Bitter
Reviews three software packages: (1) "Physics," tutorial, grades 11-12, Macintosh; (2) "Hands On Math: Volume I," interactive math exploration/simulation of manipulatives use, grades K-7, Apple II;... More
pp. 94-97