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Mason, Margie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Using Logo to work through a maze is described. Suggested programs to help students learn to debug programs are also included, along with the story of the original "computer bug." (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns

Ronau, Robert N. – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Several examples of mathematical diagnosis using microcomputer software are presented, with possible future considerations suggested. Three limitations of the software are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Diagnostic Teaching, Error Patterns, Mathematics Instruction

Wood, Eric – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Why a computer error occurred is considered by analyzing the binary system and decimal fractions. How the computer stores numbers is then described. Knowledge of the mathematics behind computer operation is important if one wishes to understand and have confidence in the results of computer calculations. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Error Patterns
Rees, Jocelyn Marie; Coyle, Linda M. – 1986
A computer program is given which will generate a list of descriptions of the items to which a student has responded incorrectly on the Keymath Diagnostic Arithmetic Test. It is designed for the TRS-80, Model III, with two disk drives. The documentation lists all required materials, describes the six options and how to use them, indicates the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Barclay, Tim – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
The use of the microcomputer in an interactive graphics mode offers exciting possibilities for mathematics and science education. Errors made with graphs are used to introduce ideas of what should be taught. Both understanding equations and graphing utilities are stressed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Error Patterns

Simon, Stephen D. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1987
Numerical inaccuracies, which occur in many ordinary computations, can create serious problems and render answers meaningless. Cancellation and accumulation errors are described, and suggestions for experimentation are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Error Patterns, Higher Education
Johnson, Ellie – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
Illustrated first is the case in which a wrong procedure (with fractions) leads to a correct result. Trying to justify why it works in this case and looking for similar patterns involved interesting algebraic considerations as well as use of computers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research

Thiesmeyer, John – 1984
Writing problems common among many college students are "phrasal" errors such as limited vocabulary, inability to distinguish standard usage from slang or jargon, a tendency to frame thoughts in cliches, a peppering of meaningless intensifiers, and a gift for redundancy and wordiness. To help correct these problems, a text-checking system called…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Editing, Error Patterns, Feedback

Goldenberg, E. Paul – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1988
Computer software with graphic representations of functions can teach algebraic concepts, or can blur or obscure concepts of great importance. Making good use and bad use of visual imagery are each discussed. Then a general theory of interpretation of graphs is proposed, and a list of examples is presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Educational Theories

Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Brief articles are included on exploring mathematical patterns, with two computer programs listed for finding happy numbers; a simple periodic function in trigonometry; and comments on humorous student errors. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Error Patterns, Functions (Mathematics)