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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1989 Volume 8, Number 3

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Number of articles: 15

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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

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