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Peer reviewedEaly, Julie B. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1999
Evaluates first-year college students' perceptions of molecular modeling. Examines the effectiveness, integration with course content, interests, benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of molecular modeling. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Simulation, Higher Education, Introductory Courses
Peer reviewedJiang, Zhonghong; Potter, Walter D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1994
Describes a simulation-oriented computer microworld named CHANCE used to overcome the limitations of physical materials for experiments in teaching and learning introductory probability. Results of a teaching experiment conducted with four middle school and high school students are discussed. (15 references) (LZ)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedZetie, K. P. – Physics Education, 2001
Shows how some of the simple ideas in complexity can be investigated using a spreadsheet and a macro written in Visual Basic. Shows how the sandpile model of Bak, Chao, and Wiesenfeld can be simulated and animated. The model produces results that cannot easily be predicted from its properties. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Models
Edwards, Laurie D. – Educational Technology, 1994
Reports on a pilot study that examined use by sixth-grade students in Costa Rica of a mathematical microworld written in LOGO. The investigation had three phases: (1) open exploration of the microworld; (2) group discussion and sharing of hypotheses; and (3) guided discovery and problem solving. (Contains 11 references.) (SLW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
