Presents a matrix of skills necessary for multimedia development. Skills are identified in business, artistic, and technical areas. These skills are then applied to the following reasons for multimedia use: to condense time and material; to effect rapid skills transfer; and to manage feedback and evaluation. (MES)

This seventh in a series of articles discussing expert system construction focuses on two ways to create a structure that determines a decision: (1) rule-based, or deductive, implementation; and (2) example-based, or inductive, implementation. Probability factors and confidence levels are discussed, and an example is given for selecting an…

Two methods for solving matrix equations are discussed. Both operate entirely on a matrix level. (MNS)

A handout, developed for use with students at Arizona State University, describes Gaussian Elimination procedures to be used when working with matrices. (MK)

How to use the electronic spreadsheet (e.g., VisiCalc) creatively is discussed, with computer printouts for a number of algorithms. (MNS)

The document recounts in a narrative scenario how fictional nursing teachers and a consultant in a work-session developed a matrix which helped the teachers organize their clinical nursing courses more effectively by discriminating carefully among knowledge, performance, and attitude objectives. Placing the objectives on the matrix revealed the…

This twenty-fourth unit in the SMSG secondary school mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 23. For each of the chapters in Unit 23, a time allotment is suggested, the goals for that chapter are discussed, the mathematics is explained, some teaching suggestions are given, and answers to exercises are provided. In the appendix is a…

Described is the use of matrices in organizing and recording information necessary to identify gifted and talented students. It is explained that matrices could enable local educators to evaluate each student in a number of areas, develop curricula to meet the specific needs of the students, and make a comprehensive definition of giftedness…

The fourth in a series of six guidebooks on minimum course content for second-year algebra, this booklet covers linear and quadratic relations, absolute value, graphing complex numbers, determinants and matrices, graphing quadratic relations, and solving systems of linear and quadratic equations. Overall course goals are specified, a course…

Ways of using calculators to presents the concept and methodology of concurrent processing are discussed. Several problems that could be used to compare sequential versus concurrent processing are presented. (MK)

This publication presents a conceptual framework for grades K through 12 energy education in Texas. Matrices are used in which "basic concerns of people" such as: (1) individual well-being; (2) career; and (3) social interactions are given on one axis and three learning dimensions: (1) knowledge; (2) applications; and (3) values are used…

Discusses the difficulty of managing rapidly changing and expanding information technologies. A conceptual matrix for managing technology-related variables is presented, and examples of using the matrix for decision making are given. The resulting improvements in communications, systems integration, and strategic planning are discussed, as well as…

Describes a Training Program Evaluation Matrix that can be used for both formative and summative program evaluation. Elements of the matrix include students; instructors; instructional materials; evaluation instruments and procedures; success criteria; evaluator; evaluation report preparer; and evaluation report audience. (LRW)

This manual contains guidelines for individual organizations to follow in using a matrix model to determine and monitor their needs regarding nonformal skills training. Chapter 1 provides background to the development of the matrix model and the manual in the Republic of South Africa. It discusses the matrix, an instrument focusing on groups of…

This student program guide is designed for mildly mentally disabled secondary students in experience-based career education programs (EBCE). Section I provides a brief overview of the document. Section II contains four activities for use in determining career interests and aptitude; included is a chart for relating school subjects and occupations…