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Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Presents seven computer-oriented activities. Although some of the activities assume a certain level of computer expertise, all of them can be easily adapted for students in any grade. Activity topics include electronic geoboard, codes/coding, probing problems, looping, metrics, Logo databases, and writing Cinquain poetry. Program listings are…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Offers suggestions for five computer-oriented classroom activities. They include uniting a writing class by having them collectively write a book using a word processor, examining FOR/NEXT loops, using a compound interest computer program, and developing a list of facts about computers. Includes four short programs which erase monitor screens. (JN)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, High Schools

Davies, P. – Economics, 1984
A questionnaire that college economics students can use to investigate the degree and nature of competition in the retail market for petrol is provided. A simple computer program is included to help in the analysis of the questionnaire. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Economics Education
Mattson, Merry B. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Suggests having students design a football field (looking at it from above) as the final project of a unit on computer graphics. Includes listings for 13 short Applesoft programs (involving LO- and HI-RES graphics) which students can use in making the field. Advanced students can use the animation techniques. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Intermediate Grades

Lefton, Phyllis – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Described are activities in the study of techniques used to conceal the meanings of messages and data. Some background information and two BASIC programs that illustrate the algorithms used in a new cryptographic system called "public-key cryptography" are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Cryptography, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities

McMillan, Thomas C. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
Describes the derivation of the parameters incorporated into computer programs that are utilized to draw hypocycloids, which are the loci of points traced out by a point on a disk as it rolls against a circle and its interior. Includes information to obtain copies of the programs described. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Watson, James; Watson, Nancy – Science and Children, 1987
Provides specific directions and guidelines for the computer program "YOU Program ME." Explains how this introductory hands-on activity can teach the concept of programming and can introduce the BASIC language. Background information and student activity sheets are included. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities

Rudolph, William B.; Tvrdik, Debra – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
Described is a strategy that allows students to experiment with probability without applying formulas to solve problems. Students are able to intuitively develop concepts of probability before formal definitions and properties. Sample problems are included along with BASIC programs for some of the problems. (KR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education

Aslan, Farhad,; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents the Morris Loe Angle Trisection Approximation Method to introduce students to areas of mathematics where approximations are used when exact answers are difficult or impossible to obtain. Examines the accuracy of the method using the laws of sines and cosines and a BASIC computer program that is provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Estimation (Mathematics), Geometric Constructions, Geometry

Boyadzhiev, Irina; Boyadzhiev, Khristo – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Describes the method for producing the equiangular spiral, the geometric curve generated by modeling an insect's orientation process to an illumination source, utilizing a LOGO Turtle program which is included. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts

Muscat, Jean-Paul – Mathematics in School, 1992
Explores the close relationship between pattern formation and traditional geometry using the LOGO programing language with the specific example of joining squares, corner to corner, to form a closed ring. Includes the LOGO programs utilized, as well as color illustrations of the interesting and eye-catching patterns generated. (JJK)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Daly, Judith; And Others – 1987
This computer-assisted curriculum is intended to be used to enhance a vocational mathematics/applied mathematics course. A total of 32 packets were produced to increase the basic mathematics skills of students in the following vocational programs: automotive trades, beauty culture, building trades, climate control, electrical trades,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials
Huber, Leonard; And Others – 1983
This handbook for teachers offers guidance on introducing computer literacy into elementary and secondary classrooms. It includes a list of computer concepts exemplified by each step in learning to write programs in BASIC Programming Language and the objectives for the elementary and secondary activities; suggestions for using computers in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education

Sorkin, Sylvia J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is a way to provide students with a review and an appreciation of the versatility of pointers in data structures by improvising with binary trees. Examples are described using the Pascal programing language. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software

Kimmins, Dovie – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Described is a solution to the problem and a discussion of a computer estimation of the probability. A computer program written in Turbo Pascal and two sample runs are provided. Computations for a more general problem of this nature and changes in the program necessary for use with Apple Pascal are appended. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), High Schools