Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1989 Volume 8, Number 4
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 11
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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