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Birch, Alison – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses the list processing capabilities of Logo. Describes some examples of how to use this aspect of Logo to enhance computer literacy and English-language skills. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education

Ruiz, A. Fernandez; And Others – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
Presented is a simulation program for Apple II computer which assays the effects of a series of variables on bacterial growth and interactions between microbial populations. Results of evaluation of the program with students are summarized. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Culp, George H.; Watkins, G. Morgan – 1993
This book and three accompanying floppy disks introduce HyperCard 2.1 for the Macintosh microcomputer and its programming component, HyperTalk, to educators. The first four chapters introduce the basics of HyperCard, including its structure, which is based on a hierarchy of units; the use of tools and graphics; and ways of linking information…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Highlights the advantages of word processors and spelling checkers in improving student writing skills. Explains how spelling checkers work and describes the types of available checkers. Also provides lists of Apple, IBM, and Commodore word processors and checkers. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Microcomputers
Masalski, William J. – 1999
This book seeks to develop, enhance, and expand students' understanding of mathematics by using technology. Topics covered include the advantages of spreadsheets along with the opportunity to explore the 'what if?' type of questions encountered in the problem-solving process, enhancing the user's insight into the development and use of algorithms,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Equations (Mathematics)

Freese, Ralph; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Describes the approach taken and materials used for introducing computer symbolic mathematics to undergraduate calculus students. Explains the features of the muMATH software package and reviews the modifications that were made to the program. Includes an exercise on plotting graphs. (ML)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Buckleitner, Warren – 1988
This book reviews over 250 computer programs oriented toward the three- to six-year age range. Each program has been screened with checklists designed to rate such factors as ease of use, content strength, instructional design, and developmental appropriateness. The opening section contains an alphabetical list of all the software titles covered,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Early Childhood Education

Duhrkopf, Richard, Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
A computer program that simulates the random evolution of a metabolic pathway is given. The program shows that natural selection preserves favorable traits if they occur in a specific sequence. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education

Smith, Thomas M.; Scariano, Stephen M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Presented is the change-point estimation which is a variation on point estimation for a two-sample problem. This variation relies on the elementary properties of the expected value and variance operators, is intuitive and is easily accessible for introductory statistics courses. Data for this exercise may be produced by a BASIC program which is…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
1995
Designed by educator-led development teams who view the computer as an enabling technology that encourages children to become active learners, this CD-ROM disk is intended for students in kindergarten through grade 6. The disk enables students to create interactive stories fueled by the power of their imaginations and create adventures set in an…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Expression
Wall, Charles R. – InCider, 1987
Discusses some of the myths surrounding grading on the curve. Provides a simple explanation of such statistical terms as histograms, relative frequency, normal distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Describes how to restructure the curve, including the program listing for a computer program that will assist the teacher. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis

O'Brien, James F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes laboratory-oriented software programs that are short, time-saving, eliminate computational errors, and not found in public domain courseware. Program availability for IBM and Apple microcomputers is included. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Computer Software

Chenery, Gordon – Science Teacher, 1991
Uses chaos theory to investigate the nonlinear phenomenon of population growth fluctuation. Illustrates the use of computers and computer programs to make calculations in a nonlinear difference equation system. (MDH)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education

Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Provides a review of both the Apple and IBM versions of ENZPACK, a software package which is designed to assist in the teaching of enzyme kinetics in courses where this topic is treated in some depth. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews

Bright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discussed are the use of probability simulations in a mathematics classroom. Computer simulations using regular dice and special dice are described. Sample programs used to generate 100 rolls of a pair of dice in BASIC and Logo languages are provided. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Enrichment