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The Importance of Context in Learning Number Systems and Determining Meaning.

Rossa, Dean – Computer Science Education, 1991

Presents eight points to emphasize when teaching the concept of place value. Contends that converting numbers from one base to another helps students understand the concept of place value and the importance of context in establishing meaning. Provides a BASIC computer program to make conversions. (MDH)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Concept Formation, Context Effect

Where Did the Log Tables Come from?

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Wood, Eric F. – Mathematics in School, 1988

Examines the historical development of logarithm tables. Suggests that students should write computer programs to calculate logarithms. (PK)

Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education

Computer Mathematics: An Introduction.

New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1985

This document describes a mathematics course that uses the computer to solve mathematics problems. It was developed to be used with students who have completed at least one year of general mathematics or are not achieving success in the traditional mathematics program. The course is intended to review, reinforce, and extend concepts included in…

Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

Computer Mathematics: An Introduction. Part II.

New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1986

Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education