Definitions of computer science and computer literacy are discussed, with their implications for college instruction and job skills. Mathematics as a necessary condition for success in both is noted. (MNS)

The purpose of this paper was to identify the role of several person variables (gender, mathematics competency, attitudes toward statistics, computer competency, and grade point average) contributing to success in introductory statistics. The performance of 103 students on four examinations during a semester constituted the dependent variable. A…

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 computer and had computer experience before high school had lower computer anxiety than those who had not. Lists 14 references. (YP)

This paper reports on research related to computer programing in the secondary school mathematics curriculum. The first section gives the background and nature of the problem, explains the organization and limitations of the study, and defines the terms used. The second section presents an annotated bibliography, organized into four parts. The…

This digest briefly reviews some of the current findings from research on microcomputers which seem most pertinent to teachers in elementary and secondary schools. Summaries are presented of findings related to: (1) status surveys; (2) computer literacy and mathematics instruction; (3) effects of teaching computer programing; (4) tutorial computer…