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Hawcroft, David – Journal of Biological Education, 2007
It is common to find students believing that they have a high skill level in computer use yet this does not normally include proficiency in the use of computer packages for data presentation. This exercise develops team work in data collection, requires the production of a simple spreadsheet, and the exporting of the data from that into one or…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection, Biological Sciences, Computer Literacy

Priest, Joseph; Griffing, David F. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Describes an exercise designed for an introductory level calculus-based physics class. Presents a problem on why a rod dipped in water is stable when it is oriented at an angle with the vertical. Discusses qualitative understanding, mechanical understanding using equations, and experimental verification of the problem. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education

McDonald, Jacqueline – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Explores some classic Fibonacci problems with the aid of AppleWorks spreadsheets calculations. Provides problems and spreadsheets for solving them. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software

Boone, E.; De Mey, G. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Describes the practical workup of a multiple choice examination system in electrical engineering. Discusses some of the pedagogical advantages obtained by statistical handling of the data. Provides some examples of items. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education, Engineering Education