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Statistical Tests of the Apple IIe Random Number Generator Yield Suggestions from Generator Seeding.
Gleason, John M. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Discusses flaws in the Apple IIe Applesoft random number generator, RND, and reports results of frequency and serial correlation tests of the generator. Suggestions of seeds that yield sequences of numbers which pass fundamental screening tests for randomness are presented. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Number Concepts, Statistical Distributions
McMath, Joan; King, Margaret A. – Day Care & Early Education, 1994
Describes picture books that can provide a foundation for the development of young children's understanding of mathematics. Includes specific activities for teachers to use along with picture books to enhance children's understanding of the concepts of classification, seriation, number, spatial relations, and time. (MDM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classification, Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents reviews of three software packages. These are "Ant Farm," a game of problem solving using guess and check or trial and error; "Learning Place Value"; and a set of three utility programs--"Mastering Math: Diagnostic System,""Mastering Math: Worksheet Generator," and "Mastering Math: Management System." (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Download full textBeattie, John – PRISE Reporter, 1987
This issue of the newsletter focuses on the teaching of mathematics to mildly handicapped students. The feature article reviews the theory of generalization and its application to specific practices in teaching arithmetic. A set of six-step guidelines is offered for the teacher to follow in ensuring that generalization of arithmetic skills takes…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Reviews two software packages; "Block It, An Instructional Game" and "Conquering Whole Numbers." The first is a simulation game which uses graphic representation of base-ten blocks to reinforce place value and regrouping. The second package is designed to give students in grades three through six practice in computation. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedGreer, John; Greer, Bonnie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Suggests that a solution to the problem of expensive educational software may be found in public domain software. Included are a definition of public domain software, a discussion of the kinds of software that are in the public domain, ways to obtain such software, and a list of some examples. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents reviews of the four software packages "Blockers and Finders,""Decimal Squares Computer Programs: Decimal Concepts, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, and a Data Disk,""Number Stumper," and "Object Logo, Version 1.5." The software packages include problem-solving activities and drill and practice programs. (PK)
Descriptors: Addition, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
