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| Arithmetic Teacher | 5 |
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| Battista, Michael T. | 1 |
| Bitter, Gary G. | 1 |
| Clements, Douglas H., Ed. | 1 |
| Edwards, Nancy Tanner | 1 |
| Greer, Bonnie | 1 |
| Greer, John | 1 |
| Sgroi, Richard J. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedClements, Douglas H., Ed.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Reviews two software packages; "Block It, An Instructional Game" and "Conquering Whole Numbers." The first is a simulation game which uses graphic representation of base-ten blocks to reinforce place value and regrouping. The second package is designed to give students in grades three through six practice in computation. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBattista, Michael T. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Discusses ways that calculators and computer microworlds, such as LOGO and Shape Makers, can be used as tools for exploration, problem solving, and empowerment in school mathematics. Includes suggestions for classroom activities. (Contains 12 references.) (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G.; Edwards, Nancy Tanner – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Provides two activities. Discusses the use of a computer and a calculator for the activities. Presents BASIC and LOGO program for finding Pythagorean triples. Seven references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedSgroi, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Presents two spreadsheets for middle school students applying Polya's heuristic to help develop number sense, reasoning abilities, and problem-solving skills. Spreadsheet 1, "the coin problem," allows students to vary coin quantities to total $8.32. Spreadsheet 2, "ratios," develops number relationships while finding 3 3-digit…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGreer, John; Greer, Bonnie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Suggests that a solution to the problem of expensive educational software may be found in public domain software. Included are a definition of public domain software, a discussion of the kinds of software that are in the public domain, ways to obtain such software, and a list of some examples. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews
