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Bitter, Gary G.; Cameron, Allan B. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Arizona State University uses the Computer-Administered Mathematics Examination to identify preservice teachers who need mathematics remediation. Reported are the results of the testing of several groups of students. Some of the students were retested after remediation. (RH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Bright, George, W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Ways to use data base software to develop conceptual understanding are presented. Discussed are the concepts of a data base, setting up the data, and an assessment of learning with examples. Six references and four journal resources are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Database Design
O'Brien, Thomas C., Ed. – 1982
In an effort to prepare students for the 21st century, this book provides ideas and suggestions for educators on critical areas in mathematics education. A series of articles is presented on content changes, instructional strategies, and the role of computers. These articles include: (1) "Status of Computers" (John Ellsworth); (2) "New Topics for…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Wiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of calculators to calculate multiple operations. Describes calculating procedures and provides four different types of examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education
Ernest, Paul, Ed. – 1989
This book which treats the central issues facing mathematics teaching today, provides both a picture of current practice and innovation and a state of the art review of research in mathematics education. The first section, "Innovations," provides an overview of new technologies, new forms of assessment, and new curriculum developments.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Mathematics, Females
Berman, David; And Others – 1988
The Comprehensive Instructional Management System (CIMS) is a unified mathematics curriculum for grades K-7. The curriculum is cyclical in design, and reflects the most recent New York City and New York State guidelines. Utilizing the experience of classroom teachers, a teacher-designed curriculum was developed that includes a rich selection of…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Assessment, Elementary School Mathematics
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Edwards, Nancy Tanner; Bitter, Gary G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of computer spreadsheets to prepare questions from a problem. Presents three sample problems, templates, and questions. Provides a list of available spreadsheet programs. Lists five references. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Springfield Public Schools, MO. – 1987
This document provides a description of the competitions involved in the Mathematics Olympics held in the Springfield Public Schools (Missouri). It provides descriptions of the team events (which involved a scavenger hunt, computers, and computations) and the individual events (which involved applied geometry, calculators, conversion from ratio to…
Descriptors: Calculators, Competition, Computation, Computer Uses in Education
Cooney, Thomas J., Ed.; Hirsch, Christian R., Ed. – 1990
This yearbook includes 28 articles related to teachers and students of mathematics education and their changing roles. Part 1, "New Perspectives on Teaching and Learning," focuses on the relationship between research and practice and suggests a perspective based on the belief that mathematical learning consists of students constructing…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Cultural Influences
McCoy, Leah P. – 1990
Many educators recommend the "Geometric Supposer" as exemplary software. This study compared the achievement of one high school class that used the software and a similar class that did not. The treatment class used the software once every 2 weeks throughout the school year. The SRA Achievement Test was used as a pretest and the Houghton-Mifflin…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Geometry
King, James M.; And Others – 1985
The materials described here represent the conversion of a highly popular student workbook "Sets, Probability and Statistics: The Mathematics of Life Insurance" into a computer program. The program is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of sets, probability, and statistics, and to provide practice using real life examples. It also…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Death
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Computer Information Services. – 1988
This manual provides a relevant resource for mathematics teachers who wish to take advantage of the extensive library of computer software materials available to expand and strengthen classroom instruction. Classroom management procedures, software duplication guidelines, procedures for copying diskettes for MS DOS and Apple II computers, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Computer Information Services. – 1988
This manual provides a resource for mathematics teachers who wish to take advantage of the extensive library of computer software materials available to expand and strengthen classroom instruction. Classroom management procedures, software duplication guidelines, copying procedures of diskettes for MS DOS and Apple II computers, and methods for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Trowell, Judith M., Ed. – 1990
This material was produced by a task force of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to provide independent study projects for use in grades four through six. The major goals are as follows: (1) to encourage student research, investigation, and communication of mathematics through reporting and writing; (2) to provide activities that are…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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Harvey, John G.; Kenelly, John W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Discusses the use of courseware designed to prepare high school students for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Provides a review of six software packages specifically designed for this purpose. Discusses, as an alternative, a non-computer plan for SAT preparation. (TW)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
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