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Peer reviewedMartignette-Boswell, Carol; Cuoco, Albert A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Discusses a visual programming language, Function Machine Lab, which helps students with the concept of function using the function machine image. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Functions (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedVanden Bosch, Peter – Mathematics Teacher, 1997
Presents a scenario in which two people solve a programming problem by discussing various number sequences and functions. The problem is redefined as one related to number theory and operations research. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies, Functions (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedShama, Gilli; Dreyfus, Tommy – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1994
Identified and classified solution strategies of (n=49) 10th-grade students who were presented with linear programming problems in a predominantly visual setting in the form of a computerized game. Visual strategies were developed more frequently than either algebraic or mixed strategies. Appendix includes questionnaires. (Contains 11 references.)…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Functions (Mathematics)
