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Kennelly, Brendan; Considine, John; Flannery, Darragh – National Academy for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (NJ1), 2009
The use of computer-based automated assignment systems in economics has expanded significantly in recent years. The most widely used system is Aplia which was developed by Paul Romer in 2000. Aplia is a computer application designed to replace traditional paper-based assignments in economics. The main features of Aplia are: (1) interactive content…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Evidence
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Hawcroft, David – Journal of Biological Education, 2007
It is common to find students believing that they have a high skill level in computer use yet this does not normally include proficiency in the use of computer packages for data presentation. This exercise develops team work in data collection, requires the production of a simple spreadsheet, and the exporting of the data from that into one or…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection, Biological Sciences, Computer Literacy
Weissman, Kenneth – 1970
This booklet was designed for the use of junior high school or high school students. Detailed, step-by-step instructions are given for using the computer, for writing programs in BASIC, and for using the various commands in the BASIC language. A list of 75 computer programing ideas in varying degrees of difficulty is presented in the index. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers, Curriculum
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Stannard, William A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
Suggested is the presentation of problems for which student teams are to write computer programs which will reveal the results of guesses at the answer by users of the program. Illustrative problems and programs are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Mathematics Instruction
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Vierling, Anton F. – American Journal of Physics, 1972
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Criterion Referenced Tests
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Kahn, Henry F. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The author discusses problems with available mathematics textbooks and suggests that a computer "problem bank" is a viable alternative to a textbook. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Mathematics Curriculum, Problem Sets
Rosenbaum, J.; And Others – 1967
A two-year investigation into the development of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for the improvement of undergraduate training in statistics was undertaken. The first year was largely devoted to designing PLANIT (Programming LANguage for Interactive Teaching) which reduces, or completely eliminates, the need an author of CAI lessons would…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Concept Formation
Taylor, Charles; Tanter, Raymond – 1971
As presented in this report the basic purpose of CAIR (Computer-Aided International Relations Teaching) is to introduce university students and policy analysts in government agencies to substantive data analysis in the field of international studies. The student will be exposed to quantitative political science, learn the role and limitations of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis