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Oleson, Vicki L. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Presents an activity to integrate literature into the mathematics curriculum that is an interesting springboard to problem solving, an opportunity to research famous mathematicians, and a vehicle to enhance the understanding of mathematics concepts. (ASK)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Literature

Hunt, Gordon – Teaching Statistics, 1998
Describes an activity that engages pupils in the whole statistical process from collecting data to interpreting the results. Discusses the importance of these activities in developing knowledge, skills, understanding, and ability in problem solving. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education

Chambless, Martha S.; Blackwell, Sarah; Redding, Carol; Oswalt, Angie – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Describes a project implemented in a second-grade class that is based on a child-centered, problem-solving approach to connecting literature and writing with mathematics. Emphasizes data exploration by having students collect, record, interpret, and analyze data on eggs. Contains 11 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 2, Integrated Activities

Tobin, Kenneth – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Presents a sample lesson plan (suitable for grades 6-10) and examples of other problems useful in teaching data processing skills. The plan (focusing on planning investigations, data collection, and data processing) is based on the Data Processing Operation Guide, a 10-step model of intellectual operations that can be used in problem solving. (JN)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Lesson Plans
Mayfield, Karen; Whitlow, Robert – 1994
EQUALS is a teacher education program that helps elementary and secondary educators acquire methods and materials to attract minority and female students to mathematics. It supports a problem-solving approach to mathematics which has students working in groups, uses active assessment methods, and incorporates a broad mathematics curriculum…
Descriptors: Algebra, Data Processing, Females, Gender Issues

Wright, Marie A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Cryptography is the science that renders data unintelligible to prevent its unauthorized disclosure or modification. Presents an application of matrices used in linear transformations to illustrate a cryptographic system. An example is provided. (17 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Coding, Cryptography, Data Processing, Enrichment Activities
Ellis, Brenda – 1990
This instructional guide, one of a series developed by the Technical Education Advancement Modules (TEAM) project, is a 3-hour introduction to computers. The purpose is to develop the following competencies: (1) orientation to data processing; (2) use of data entry devices; (3) use of computer menus; and (4) entry of data with accuracy and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Basic Skills, Computer Literacy
Martorella, Peter H. – 1984
Six dimensions of computer literacy for social studies educators to address are discussed. In preparing social studies teachers for the 21st century, educators need to determine which aspects of computer literacy are essential to incorporate into teacher education. First, teachers must have knowledge of the basic sources of information, such as…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction