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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

1989 Volume 9, Number 1

Editors

Gary H. Marks

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 10

  1. Technological Tools for Instruction and Faculty Readiness for Change

    Sarah B. Berenson & Lee V. Stiff

    Compared are the survey responses on practices and perceptions on computer uses in classroom between a faculty group involved in changing 10 undergraduate courses in mathematics and science... More

    pp. 11-18

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  2. Databases, Problem Solving and Laboratory Experiences

    A W. Strickland & T Hoffer

    Describes a problem-solving activity integrating a laboratory investigation with a database activity using Appleworks. Presents typical displays of the databases. The objective of the laboratory... More

    pp. 19-28

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  3. Zooming Out: A Novel Use of the Computer in Geometry

    Maurice Burke

    This article describes how the method of reducing the scale of a graph can be used to illustrate many theorems in geometry concerning angle size. Four examples are presented. A computer program is ... More

    pp. 29-36

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  4. The Interactive Media Science Project: An Inquiry-Based Multimedia Science Curriculum

    Brenda C. Litchfield & Susan A. Mattson

    This paper focuses on the philosophy and development of an inquiry-based, level three interactive videodisc project for promoting critical thinking. The contents of the project include life, earth/... More

    pp. 37-43

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  5. Microcomputers in the Mathematics Curriculum

    Marlow Ediger

    Discusses uses of the microcomputer in elementary mathematics education. Included are: (1) drill; (2) practice; (3) problem solving; and (4) games. (YP) More

    pp. 45-50

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  6. An Evaluation of a Project for Preparing Science Teachers to Use Microcomputers

    James D. Ellis

    This article is a report of the evaluation of the second year of the project, ENLIST Micros II. The project is working to develop a model for implementing educational computing in school science.... More

    pp. 51-64

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  7. Turtlegraphics: A Comparison of Logo and Turbo Pascal

    Craig A. VanLengen

    The integrated compiler of the Turbo Pascal environment allows the execution of a completed program independent of the developed environment and with greater execution speed, in comparison with... More

    pp. 65-66

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  8. Modeling Curves with Linear Equations: Programming Fry's Readability Graph

    Gregory N. Fiore

    This article presents a technique that builds linear equations to approximate Fry's readability graph. A BASIC program building the linear equations and providing the grade levels is provided. ... More

    pp. 77-82

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  9. Introduction to APL for Learning Mathematics

    Howard A. Peelle

    Described is the history and characteristics of "A Programming Language (APL)." Discussed are how APL facilitates learning the concepts of variable and function and how to get started using APL.... More

    pp. 83-94

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  10. Laboratory Interfacing for Science Courses in Montana Schools: A Project at Montana State University

    John R. Amend

    Discusses how computers can be applied in the science laboratory. Describes the hardware and software associated with the laboratory interface system. Outlines a three-and-a-half-day workshop to... More

    pp. 95-105

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