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Lloyd, Margaret – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Presents a model based on a bicycle metaphor for teaching problem solving and computer-mediated solutions, discusses its implications for education, and lists ten strategies applied using the model. Provides a unit plan on using spreadsheets to explore Australian convict history, outlining establishment, development, interpretation, and…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Criminals, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries
Niess, Margaret L. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Discusses using a computer spreadsheet's graphing capabilities to assist grade 8-12 algebra students to see equations and their solutions in new ways. Describes and illustrates the solution of two equations and an inequality using ClarisWorks, or Microsoft Excel or Works spreadsheet. Discusses "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), Inequality (Mathematics)

Verderber, Nadine L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Given are instructions for teaching spreadsheet use for problem solving in mathematics. Examples of relevant problems from algebra through calculus are provided. The advantages of using computer spreadsheets in this application are stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Computation, Computer Software
Franklin, Sharon, Ed.; Strudler, Neal, Ed. – 1988
The purpose of this notebook is to assist educators who are designing and implementing inservice education programs to facilitate the effective use of computer integrated instruction (CII) in schools. The book is divided into the following five sections: (1) Effective Inservice (a brief summary of inservice literature focused on inservice…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Databases, Inservice Teacher Education

Blickensderfer, Roger – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Presented are several simple kinetic systems together with the spreadsheets used to solve them. A set of exercises in chemical kinetics appropriate for an introductory course in physical chemistry is given. Error propagation calculations with experimental data are illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education