The "Animals" program found on the Apple II and IIe system master disk can be adapted for use in the mathematics classroom. Instructions for making the necessary changes and suggestions for using it in lessons related to geometric shapes are provided. (JN)

Because calculators and computers obviate the need to teach certain mathematical skills that machines handle more efficiently, suggests eliminating paper/pencil computation from classrooms and introducing new, relevant topics and activities. Several of these topics/activities are discussed. (JN)

Discusses the use of the symbolic manipulator which helps students solve equations one step at a time. Recommends features to look for in algebra tools. Compares 14 programs on general, graphic, numeric, and symbolic manipulation and provides short reviews of each. (MVL)

Presents various exercises and programs to demonstrate how low-resolution graphics (for Apple microcomputers) can be utilized in the mathematics classroom. (JN)

Discusses high resolution (hi-res) graphics programing on the Apple microcomputer, emphasizing its use in the mathematics classroom. Sample programs to plot dots and diagonals as well as programs for creating more complex visuals and patterns are included. (JN)

Discusses a computer program requiring students to find an object on a grid by using location coordinates. The program, which provides a wide range of problem-solving activities, is a highly motivating approach to hands-on metric measurement, rounding off numbers, and plotting points on Cartesian coordinate systems. Includes complete program…

The use of the microcomputer in an interactive graphics mode offers exciting possibilities for mathematics and science education. Errors made with graphs are used to introduce ideas of what should be taught. Both understanding equations and graphing utilities are stressed. (MNS)

Computer lessons have become an integral part of many 1985 mathematics textbooks. Various issues related to the emphasis of computer lessons in these books are discussed. A comparative analysis (in chart format) of 10 textbooks is included. Type of lessons, supplementary computer material, and correlated software are among the areas considered.…

Seymour Papert, creator of LOGO, explains how he came to create this important problem-solving language and how he intended it to be used to foster learning among children. What children can do with turtle geometry (indicated to be a natural approach to mathematics) is one topic considered. (Author/JN)

Presents activities and procedures to help students use a spreadsheet program in their studies of mathematics and finance. Examples are provided for VisiCalc since the program is easy to learn and is available for many different computers. (JN)

Reviews four educational software packages for Apple, IBM, and Tandy computers. Includes "How the West was One + Three x Four,""Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing,""Math and Me," and "Write On." Reviews list hardware requirements, emphasis, levels, publisher, purchase agreements, and price. Discusses the strengths…

Three examples are given in which students create their own Logo software to explore the topics of number patterns and operations, fractions, and decimal parts in measurement. (MNS)

Discusses two computer programs ("Billiard Ball" and "Taxman") that foster the development of higher-level thinking skills in children. Indicates that children develop such skills as planning ahead, analyzing, and using models/diagrams in the first program. Includes list of 26 programs with price, source, hardware needed, and…

Considers whether microcomputers are useful merely as tools to teach "the basics" or whether they will help define new basics, important skills that educators have been neglecting entirely. Provides descriptions of software (including "Baffles," which enables children to become practitioners of the scientific method) involving students in…

Provides descriptions of 44 award-winning computer software packages that are designed to be used in areas such as science, mathematics, computer literacy, creative arts, language arts, social studies, computer tools, and graphics. (TW)