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Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1982
Four stages of problem solving are believed to occur in programing. Spirolaterals are discussed as specific examples of programing activity that have mathematical and programing interest. The BASIC programing language is used on the Apple II computer to provide examples of possible solutions to the problems posed. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, Geometry
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
A teaching strategy for problem solving with computers is detailed. The approach provides a "midline" level of help that encourages exploratory activity yet provides enough guidance to increase chances of pupil success. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Mathematics Education
Noonan, Larry – Creative Computing, 1981
Good computer simulations are those which make good use of the capability of the computer and which promote student decisions based on logic, observation, and their knowledge of the real world. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Educational Technology, Instructional Materials
Isaacson, Dan – Creative Computing, 1982
A set of three problem-solving programs designed as drills that give practice in mental arithmetic are reviewed. The programs are viewed to have several weaknesses in style, but are noted as worthy of consideration for purchase. The material is designed to motivate students to practice all four basic operations. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Drills (Practice), Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1982
A hungry worm is looking for something to eat according to very specific rules, and the path he takes is a graph. The problem is detailed in Applesoft BASIC using low resolution graphics for worms that turn 90 degrees and high resolution for worms that can turn 45 degrees. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1982
The problems used in the Second Annual Computer Problem Solving Contest are presented. There are three groups of five problems, which corresponded to Elementary, Junior, and Senior contest sets. The contest questions are seen as interesting for individual study, and potentially useful to teachers of computer programing. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Hutcheson, James W. – Creative Computing, 1981
Some uses of a computer in a high school statistics class are presented. The increased student involvement in the lesson is seen as a result of the line demonstration of the mathematical concepts involved. A special application program written in BASIC is included. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning, Educational Technology
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
Several computer-oriented lessons designed to explore and exploit the problem-solving capabilities of currently available, inexpensive systems are presented. The programing language BASIC is featured. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
A series of lessons designed to promote problem-solving skills by encouraging students to write programs is presented. All samples of solutions are written in BASIC. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials
