ERIC Number: ED284719
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Mar
Pages: 196
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Computer Mathematics. A Handbook on Teaching Computer Mathematics.
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. Div. of Sciences and Elementary Administration.
The purpose of this guide is to provide a resource for teacher use in computer mathematics instruction. Although it is not intended to be used as a textbook or a complete course syllabus, the guide does include a set of student objectives which are designed to define the content of a 1-year course in computer mathematics. The major focus of the course is to provide students with experiences in using the computer to solve problems that can be set up as mathematical models. It is also suggested that programming should permeate the entire course, ranging from simple programs involving only a few lines to more complex programs involving several sub-programs. For each objective, activities are presented to provide assistance to teachers in presenting specific topics in computer mathematics. Ideas are included which deal with key instructional elements, suggested procedures, and in some cases, applications and suggested student outcomes. A bibliography follows the text, along with appendices which relate to computer languages and enrichment activities. Supplementary to the guide are two computer diskettes, one of which is compatible with the Radio Shack TRS 80 computer and the other with Apple computers. The software includes programs designed specifically to be used with the instructional aspects of the guide. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Course Objectives, Courseware, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Programing, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, State Curriculum Guides, Teaching Methods
Information Officer, State Department of Education, P.O. Box PQ, Richmond, VA 23216 ($5.00; price includes 2 supplementary diskettes).
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Computer Programs
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. Div. of Sciences and Elementary Administration.
Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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