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Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents reviews of three software packages. These are "Ant Farm," a game of problem solving using guess and check or trial and error; "Learning Place Value"; and a set of three utility programs--"Mastering Math: Diagnostic System,""Mastering Math: Worksheet Generator," and "Mastering Math: Management System." (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1988
Reviews of the courseware "Discovery! Experiences with Scientific Reasoning" and "Guess My Rule" are given. Discusses the accompanying manuals, the relative ease of use, and content of the programs. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents reviews of three software packages. Includes "Cube Builder: A 3-D Geometry Tool," which allows students to build three-dimensional shapes; "Number Master," a multipurpose practice program for whole number computation; and "Safari Search: Problem Solving and Inference," which focuses on decision making in mathematical analysis. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
Download full textWeaver, Dave; And Others – 1987
Specific programs and software resources are described in this report on function plotters to be used in secondary mathematics instruction. Products are entered in alphabetical order and the following information is provided for each package included: (1) producer; (2) hardware needed; (3) required peripherals; (4) grade level; (5) price; (6)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Reviews two software packages; "Block It, An Instructional Game" and "Conquering Whole Numbers." The first is a simulation game which uses graphic representation of base-ten blocks to reinforce place value and regrouping. The second package is designed to give students in grades three through six practice in computation. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Weaver, Dave; And Others – 1987
This report examines mathematical graphing utilities or function plotters for use in introductory algebra classes of more advanced courses. Each product selected for inclusion in this report is able to construct the graph of a given equation on the screen and serves as a utility which may be used by the student for an open-ended exploration of a…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction
Ropes, George H.; Swett, Shiela – 1987
Recent developments in computer technology have resulted in the increasing presence of computers throughout society. As a consequence, schools must prepare students to make effective use of this technology. The purpose of this document is to provide administrators and teachers in the state of New York with guidelines for developing and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
