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Stephens, Larry J.; Maher, Lana C. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described is a statistical methodology course offered at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The course covers descriptive statistics as well as some procedures for estimating and testing hypotheses. Students use computer statistical packages and write a computer program for some statistical procedures. (RH)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Course Descriptions
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Rosenfeld, Barbara – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described are various forms of Programmed, Inquiry, Learning, or Teaching (PILOT) language and how it can be used to help educators create low-cost high quality computer-assisted instruction. Advantages and disadvantages of PILOT are considered. (RH)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Day, Roger P., Comp. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Provided is an annotated bibliography on spreadsheets and the use of spreadsheets for science and mathematics. Each reference includes the following information: (1) author; (2) title of article or publication; (3) date; and (4) abstract. (RH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Sweetland, Robert D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Presented are a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of teaching programming with several programming languages. Suggestions for language selection are included. Arguments for a Logo-Pascal computer curriculum are indicated. (RH)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
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Lounesto, Pertti; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Presents a calculator-type computer program, CLICAL, in conjunction with complex number, vector, and other geometric algebra computations. Compares the CLICAL with other symbolic programs for algebra. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Bitter, Gary G.; Cameron, Allan B. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Arizona State University uses the Computer-Administered Mathematics Examination to identify preservice teachers who need mathematics remediation. Reported are the results of the testing of several groups of students. Some of the students were retested after remediation. (RH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Reed, JoyLynn Hailey; Judkins, John – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Discusses a study that assessed how students felt about computers and how they perceived computers performed as instructional tools. A majority of the tested students indicated that the computer was a useful tool in their chemistry classes, that the labs were realistic, but computer grading should not be used. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Freese, Ralph; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Describes the approach taken and materials used for introducing computer symbolic mathematics to undergraduate calculus students. Explains the features of the muMATH software package and reviews the modifications that were made to the program. Includes an exercise on plotting graphs. (ML)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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VanLengen, Craig A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
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 LOGO. Conversion table of turtle-graphic commands for the two languages is presented. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Day, Roger P. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Reported and compared are recent recommendations regarding the potential for computer technology in school mathematics. These recommendations are also compared to current practice and to earlier recommendations. (RH)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Elementary School Mathematics
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Powers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Resistance probes for the laboratory can be divided into two main categories: (1) those involving direct use of resistance; and (2) those involving an indirect use of resistance. Described are several applications of both types related to chemistry and physics. (RH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Thomas, David A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Described is an approach to computational matrix algebra that takes advantage of a high quality, low cost microcomputer software package. The examples and applications discussed focus on matrix multiplication. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Fiore, Gregory N. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
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. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Applications
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Danesh, Iraj – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
An educational technique to calculate the lifetime of a comet using software-generated random numbers is introduced to undergraduate physiques and astronomy students. Discussed are the generation and eligibility of the required random numbers, background literature related to the problem, and the solution to the problem using random numbers.…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Enrichment
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Woodrow, Janice E. J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
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 area specialization, and teaching experience as they related to knowledge and use of computers. Lists 16 references. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Foreign Countries
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