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Peer reviewedCuoco, Albert A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Describes two thought experiments, involving visualizing the behavior of functions, that can be turned into computer experiments. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents activities that utilize representations of the side, front, and top views of three-dimensional configurations of blocks to develop spatial-visualization skills and aspects of the concept of function. Provides worksheets of these open-ended investigations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Functions (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedSong, Xueshu – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Suggests that intuition and visualization are effective methods of introducing engineering principles to pre-engineering students. Describes the development of computer simulation software as part of a "Pre-Engineering College On Disk" course. The computer game helps students visualize the relationship between shell trajectory and its…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development
Download full textBecker, Jerry P., Ed.; Miwa, Tatsuro, Ed. – 1992
The purpose of a seminar attended by mathematics educators from the United States and Japan was to explore ways that use of technology in teaching problem solving can improve student learning. The following presentations were made: (1) "A Report of U.S.-Japan Cross-cultural Research on Students' Problem-Solving Behavior," (T. Miwa and T.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
