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Stoutemyer, David R. – 1979
This document promotes computer symbolic mathematics and computer algebra as ideal instructional materials for mathematics, science, and engineering students. Further, computer algebra is viewed as appropriate for all students throughout the mathematics curriculum, by serving a vast area of mutual reinforcement and cross-motivation between…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Peer reviewedCudeck, Robert; And Others – Psychometrika, 1993
An implementation of the Gauss-Newton algorithm for the analysis of covariance structure that is specifically adapted for high-level computer languages is reviewed. This simple method for estimating structural equation models is useful for a variety of standard models, as is illustrated. (SLD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Analysis of Covariance, Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics)
McClure, James – Creative Computing, 1980
A comprehensive review of two new COBOL compilers for microcomputer systems is provided. (Author/TG)
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Information Processing, Mathematics Education
Bright, George W. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Considered are concept development and errors in using both Logo and BASIC made by 25 prospective teachers in a computer literacy course. Understanding errors that students exhibit in programing may affect the ways mathematics teachers understand the process of learning structured content like mathematics. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Concept Formation
Carlson, Marthena; Dostaler, Ann – 1984
The computer-assisted learning (CAL) pilot project in Canadian penitentiary schools involved the use of computer courseware supplied from a central computer via telephone lines to terminals in the schools. Courseware was in three curricular areas: mathematics, English language arts, and the BASIC programming language. The evaluation was conducted…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correctional Education, Cost Effectiveness
