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Peer reviewedMartin, Kathleen – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes an activity which uses the computer to produce an environment that encourages an inductive reasoning approach to ratio and proportion through a billiard ball simulation. Provides examples of graphs and bouncing ball data. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedSchwarz, Baruch; Bruckheimer, Maxim – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
The Triple Representation Model of problem solving is presented. The use of microcomputers in this problem-solving environment is discussed, and examples are provided. The integration of this method into the mathematics curriculum is described. (CW)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedParish, Charles R.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1987
Promotes the use of computers in teaching not only to solve problems but also to help students be better at analyzing problems and developing procedures for their solution. Outlines several problems where a computer-assisted analysis can help give students a thorough understanding of the topic. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation
