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Peer reviewedChevallard, Yves – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1990
Reviewed is a book, "Mathematics Education and Culture," which was a special issue of this journal in 1988. Questioned are some of the current tenets about the meaning and significance of the concept "culture" for a theory of mathematics education. Calls for an open scientific debate, unfettered by moral and ideological prejudices and fashionable…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1989
Presents comments by classroom teachers on courseware for teaching science. Materials include forests, heart anatomy and physiology, balancing a series of numbers on a lever, the scientific method, ecology, and fire prevention. Availability, suggested grade level, and costs are provided. (RT)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedMcGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Provides reviews of courseware entitled: "Mystery Matter," which is a series that supplements the basic inquiry process; "Jumping Math Flash," which is an arcade-game program with arithmetic problems; and "Quest for Files: Science Rocks and Minerals The Upper Crust," which is a database program for earth science.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes three software packages: (1) "MacMendeleev"--database/graphic display for chemistry, grades 10-12, Macintosh; (2) "Geometry One: Foundations"--geometry tutorial, grades 7-12, IBM; (3) "Mathematics Exploration Toolkit"--algebra and calculus tutorial, grades 8-12, IBM. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry
Peer reviewedDickey, Edwin – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Provides a brief description, rationale for selection, and recommendations for use of: "The Geometric Supposer"; "Graphing Equations"; "Electronic Spreadsheet"; "LOGO"; "muMATH"; "The King's Rule"; "Algebra Series"; and "Golf Classic." Lists contents, costs, and…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedMoore, John W., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Presents five computer programs: (1) Accurate Numerical Solutions of the One-Dimensional Schrodinger Equation; (2) NMR Simulation and Interactive Drill/Interpretation; (3) A Simple Computer Program for the Calculation of 13C-NMR Chemical Shifts; (4) Constants of 1:1 Complexes from NMR or Spectrophotometric Measurements; and (5) Saturation…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Reviews three software packages: (1) "Physics," tutorial, grades 11-12, Macintosh; (2) "Hands On Math: Volume I," interactive math exploration/simulation of manipulatives use, grades K-7, Apple II; and (3) "A.I.: An Experience with Artificial Intelligence," simulation, grades 5-12, Apple II. (MVL)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews
