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| Journal of Chemical Education | 2 |
| Science and Children | 2 |
| Arithmetic Teacher | 1 |
| Classroom Computer Learning | 1 |
| Science | 1 |
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| Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. | 2 |
| Chau, F. T. | 1 |
| Chik, Andy S. W. | 1 |
| Clements, Douglas H., Ed. | 1 |
| Eiser, Leslie | 1 |
| Epp, Helmut | 1 |
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| Book/Product Reviews | 7 |
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 2 |
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Peer reviewedEpp, Helmut; And Others – Science, 1988
Contrasts artificial intelligence and conventional programming languages. Reviews Personal Consultant Plus, Smalltalk/V, and Nexpert Object, which are PC-based products inspired by problem-solving paradigms. Provides information on background and operation of each. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Software
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1989
Presents comments by classroom teachers on courseware for science teaching. Topics covered include astronomy, the heart, sound, geology, physiology, and glacial landforms. Specifications pertaining to equipment needed, availability, and cost are provided. (Author/RT)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedJournal of Chemical Education, 1989
"Spreadsheets in Physical Chemistry" contains reviewed and classroom tested Lotus 1-2-3 and SuperCalc IV templates and handouts designed for use in physical chemistry courses. The 21 templates keyed to Atkins' physical chemistry textbook, the 7 numerical methods templates, and the 10 simulation templates are discussed. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1989
Presents comments by classroom teachers on software for science teaching including topics on: the size of a molecule, matter, leaves, vitamins and minerals, dinosaurs, and collecting and measuring data. Each is an Apple computer series. Availability and costs are included. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents reviews of three software packages. Includes "Cube Builder: A 3-D Geometry Tool," which allows students to build three-dimensional shapes; "Number Master," a multipurpose practice program for whole number computation; and "Safari Search: Problem Solving and Inference," which focuses on decision making in mathematical analysis. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews 70 software programs and 19 print publications, and provides a short synopsis of the best programs. Included areas are: teaching others to use AppleWorks, writing templates, curriculum applications, tools for teachers and administrators, and desktop tools and utilities. Lists resource books for AppleWorks. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedChau, F. T.; Chik, Andy S. W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses a software package that allows the user to solve mathematical problems, analyze data, plot graphs, and to examine mathematical models. Presents the attributes of the program and the available mathematical functions. Provides an example of pH calculations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs
