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Rossa, Dean – Computer Science Education, 1991
Presents eight points to emphasize when teaching the concept of place value. Contends that converting numbers from one base to another helps students understand the concept of place value and the importance of context in establishing meaning. Provides a BASIC computer program to make conversions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Concept Formation, Context Effect
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 reviewedWood, Eric F. – Mathematics in School, 1988
Examines the historical development of logarithm tables. Suggests that students should write computer programs to calculate logarithms. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
Download full textSuydam, Marilyn N., Ed.; Kasten, Margaret L., Ed. – Investigations in Mathematics Education, 1988
This publication is an abstracted compilation of 15 investigations selected from other journals. The information includes purpose, rationale, research design and procedures, findings, interpretations, abstractor's comments, and references. This journal includes the following reports: (1) "A Constructivist Approach to Numeration in Primary…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1985
This document describes a mathematics course that uses the computer to solve mathematics problems. It was developed to be used with students who have completed at least one year of general mathematics or are not achieving success in the traditional mathematics program. The course is intended to review, reinforce, and extend concepts included in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1986
This document describes a mathematics course that uses the computer to solve mathematics problems. It was developed to be used with students who have completed at least one year of general mathematics or are not achieving success in the traditional mathematics program. The course is intended to review, reinforce, and extend concepts included in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
