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Lokar, Matija – 1998
This paper describes several projects concerning the use of the DERIVE programming language for symbolic computation in Slovenia. The main topics discussed include preparing books and materials using DERIVE in Slovenian language, and a survey on the use of programs for symbolic computation by mathematics teachers in Slovenian secondary schools.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education
Hopkins, Laurie; Kinard, Amelia – 1998
This study explores a program designed to revolutionize developmental mathematics at the college level using the new handheld computer algebra systems and new information about the ways in which students learn mathematics. Students in one class of developmental algebra worked with the new approach to learn algebra by building on their intuitive…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Graphing Calculators
St. John, Mark; Helms, Jenifer V.; Castori, Pam; Hirabayashi, Judy; Lopez, Laurie; Phillips, Michelle – Inverness Research, 2009
The documents enclosed in this report provide a comprehensive and systematic review of the progress made in developing a network organization capable of supporting nanoscience education for the public on a national scale. There is a logic to the studies that were done and to the reports that are included in this notebook. The following are the…
Descriptors: Workshops, Leadership, Administrators, Scientists
Market Data Retrieval, Inc., Shelton, CT. – 1997
A study was conducted to assess the number and type of schools and educators who use the Internet/World Wide Web. The national survey was conducted in November and December of 1996, and included 6,000 teachers, computer coordinators, and school librarians currently working in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. At the elementary level, classroom teachers…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1987
A biennial report of the Texas State Board of Education profiles status and accomplishments of 20 regional education service centers in Texas during 1985-86. The report emphasizes service center role in implementing educational reform by assisting schools to meet new accreditation standards, training appraisers for a legislatively mandated…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Education, Budgets
Bruening, Thomas H.; Scanlon, Dennis C. – 2001
The status of career and technical education (CTE) teacher preparation programs was examined through a survey sent to all CTE program chairs and teacher educators with administrative responsibilities. The survey was also posted on the World Wide Web. Data were received from 227 programs from 164 institutions (response rate, 44%). Ten percent of…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Admission Criteria, Colleges, Comparative Analysis