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Computer Page: Microprocessors in Schools.
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Blow, David – Mathematics in School, 1980
This article examines the difference made in computing when one school switched from a terminal with a telephone link to a computer, to a complete microprocessor system. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Educational Change
LOGO and Frieze Patterns.
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Brown, K. G. – Mathematics in School, 1985
Describes a project in which 11- to 13-year-old children used their LOGO programing experience to assist them in investigating a mathematical topic. Students initially drew frieze patterns on graph paper and then wrote LOGO program. Implications of the project for mathematics instruction are noted. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry, Intermediate Grades
Desperately Looking for the Focus.
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Arcavi, Abraham; Nachmias, Rafi – Mathematics in School, 1990
Explores the parallel axes representation (PAR) of linear functions. Illustrates the influences of slope and intercept values on the representation. Appended are five exercises for making the PAR programs using BASIC language. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematical Concepts
Iteration with Spreadsheets.
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Smith, Michael – Mathematics in School, 1990
Presents several examples of the iteration method using computer spreadsheets. Examples included are simple iterative sequences and the solution of equations using the Newton-Raphson formula, linear interpolation, and interval bisection. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics)