Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
1989 Volume 9, Number 1
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 10
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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