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Lesser, Lawrence; Wagler, Amy – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2016
This article provides tools and rationale for instructors in math and science to make their assessment and curriculum materials (more) readable for students. The tools discussed (MSWord, LexTutor, Coh-Metrix TEA) are readily available linguistic analysis applications that are grounded in current linguistic theory, but present output that can…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Readability, Instructional Materials, Statistics
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Caudle, Kyle – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2010
In late October 1967, the USS Scorpion was lost at sea, somewhere between the Azores and Norfolk Virginia. Dr. Craven of the U.S. Navy's Special Projects Division is credited with using Bayesian Search Theory to locate the submarine. Bayesian Search Theory is a straightforward and interesting application of Bayes' theorem which involves searching…
Descriptors: Simulation, Probability, Mathematical Applications, Problem Solving
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Dunn, Peter K. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2004
This paper discusses programs that clarify some statistical ideas often discussed yet poorly understood by students. The programs adopt the approach of demonstrating what is happening, rather than using the computer to do the work for the students (and hide the understanding). The programs demonstrate normal probability plots, overfitting of…
Descriptors: Statistics, Regression (Statistics), Probability, Mathematics Instruction
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Gamble, Andy – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1982
Discusses a short computer program used in teaching the random (RND) function in the BASIC programming language. Focuses on the mathematical concepts involved in the program related to elementary probability. (JN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, High Schools
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Fox, William P.; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1996
Explains a proposed block of instruction that would give students in industrial engineering, operations research, systems engineering, and applied mathematics the basic understanding required to begin more advanced courses in simulation theory or applications. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Baird, William E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1985
The Association of Educational Data Systems (AEDS) conference included 102 presentations. Abstracts of seven of these presentations are provided. Topic areas considered include LOGO, teaching probability through a computer game, writing effective computer assisted instructional materials, computer literacy, research on instructional…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Research
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Scheuermann, Larry – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a short BASIC program, RANVAR, which generates random variates for various theoretical probability distributions. The seven variates include: uniform, exponential, normal, binomial, Poisson, Pascal, and triangular. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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Lough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Illustrates the exploration of random and chance events with a microcomputer. Demonstrates this principle using turtle graphics, coin flips, and die rolls in a student exercise involving distance and direction on a number line. Includes the necessary LOGO programming statements to use this method. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware