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A Review of Selected Microcomputer Software Packages with Lessons for Teaching Mathematics Grades 8-12. Volume 3. A Curriculum Development Project of the Project To Increase Mastery of Mathematics and Science (PIMMS).
Cetorelli, Nancy; And Others – 1989
The purpose of this project is to help teachers of mathematics use the computer to aid the teaching and learning of many mathematical concepts in a meaningful way. To this end, commercially available software packages are described which are versatile, cost effective, and easy to use. A review and several lessons, each including homework…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Software Reviews.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Reviews three software packages: (1) "Physics," tutorial, grades 11-12, Macintosh; (2) "Hands On Math: Volume I," interactive math exploration/simulation of manipulatives use, grades K-7, Apple II; and (3) "A.I.: An Experience with Artificial Intelligence," simulation, grades 5-12, Apple II. (MVL)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews
Computer Series, 103.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes two computer programs for chemistry: (1) "A Microcomputer Simulation of Fractal Electrodeposition" (provides for the study of fractal aggregrates, BASIC 4.0); and (2) "Counters on Grids" (a game to illustrate the distribution of energy). Notes the programs are available from the authors. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Games