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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1989 Volume 8, Number 4

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 11

  1. Research Notes

    William L. Blubaugh

    Summarizes papers appearing in other journals: (1) "Assessing the Impact of Computer-Based Instruction"; (2) "Computers as Tutors: MENDEL as an Example"; (3) "Computers in the Education of Science ... More

    pp. 9-13

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  2. Teachers' Knowledge of Educational Applications of Computers

    Janice E. J. Woodrow

    Examines 92 Canadian secondary school teachers for their familiarity with categories of educational computer applications. Reports relationship of variables such as teacher age, gender, subject... More

    pp. 31-38

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  3. Taxicab Conics: An Exploration into the World of Taxicab Geometry

    Anthula Natsoulas

    Gives definitions of taxicab geometry and the MacDraw format for graphing. In the world of taxicab geometry, movement through the plane is along horizontal and vertical paths. Describes specific... More

    pp. 39-47

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  4. Making Waves: A Simulation and Modeling Computer-Tool for Studying Wave Phenomena

    Joseph Snir

    Examines the use of a computer simulation program as a tool to help in the understanding of wave phenomena. After analyzing some of the main difficulties and common misconceptions about waves,... More

    pp. 48-53

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  5. Deterministic Simulation versus Probabilistic Simulation Approaches to Scientific Educational Problem Solving

    Iraj Danesh

    Describes the deterministic simulation (a given input always leads to the same output) and probabilistic simulation (new states are subject to predefined laws of chance). Provides examples of the... More

    pp. 64-72

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  6. Factors Affecting Computer Anxiety in High School Computer Science Students

    Linda M. Hayek & Larry Stephens

    Examines factors related to computer anxiety measured by the Computer Anxiety Index (CAIN). Achievement in two programing courses was inversely related to computer anxiety. Students who had a home ... More

    pp. 73-76

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  7. Computer Design in an Introductory Course: Part I

    Peter Spoerri

    This two-part article deals with the design and construction of a primitive Von Neumann computer using a logic design simulator. Describes the design of the computer memory and its register... More

    pp. 80-84

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  8. Conference Abstracts: NECC 1989

    Summarizes eight papers from the 1989 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). The papers describe: (1) programs for teaching physical science, astronomy, and mathematics; (2) integrating ... More

    pp. 85-87

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  9. Laboratory Connections. Commercial Interfacing Packages: Part II: Software and Applications

    Michael H. Powers

    Describes the titration of a weak base with a strong acid and subsequent treatment of experimental data using commercially available software. Provides a BASIC program for determining first and... More

    pp. 88-92

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  10. Investigating AI with BASIC and LOGO: Teaching the Computer to Play Games

    Alan Mandell & Robert Lucking

    Describes two expert programs including "One-Row NIM" and "TIC-TAC-TOE." Provides two programs written with BASIC and the explanations of the program. (YP) More

    pp. 93-96

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  11. Software Reviews

    Gary G. Bitter

    Reviews three software packages: (1) "The Weather Machine Courseware Kit" for grades 7-12; (2) "Exploring Measurement, Time, and Money--Level I," for primary level mathematics; and (3) "Professor... More

    pp. 97-101

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