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Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Factors to consider in selecting a microcomputer are listed with characteristics of microcomputers at three price ranges. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Media Selection
Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
A computer program that allows students to simulate an experiment in probability is given, with specific suggestions on how to use and study the program. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedHampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Ideas for computer use are presented. A challenge problem, sources of information, and interesting facts are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedHampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Suggestions are provided on diskette care, software worth seeing, teaching that computers can't do everything, and a debugging activity. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedHampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
How to give students a concept of a computer's speed, information on films and software exchanges, and a BASIC program on estimation are included in this report. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Estimation (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedMorris, Janet P. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
An experience in a sixth-grade classroom is described in which microcomputer activities were integrated into regular instruction. The plan and the findings from achievement and attitude scales are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 6
Peer reviewedJenson, Robert J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Presented are ideas for teaching mathematics with a microcomputer. Ideas include using Apple II Logo to help select students for activities (Wheel of Fortune) and activities to explore how the programming operates. (RH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedMason, Margie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Using Logo to work through a maze is described. Suggested programs to help students learn to debug programs are also included, along with the story of the original "computer bug." (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Error Patterns
Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Using Logo as a companion language to BASIC is suggested. Variations on a computer program on squares are given, with follow-up activities suggested. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Computer activities involving counting are described along with brief computer programs. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedFlores, Alfinio – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Writing short computer programs can help students to develop an understanding of random processes in probability. Three sample programs are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedWilliams, R. Ann – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
The Living-Learning-Laboratory for Young Children at Ball State University is described. For preschoolers, the L-L-L provides a variety of learning experiences, including the use of a computer for mathematics and other topics. Reactions and some research findings are reported. (MNS)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Research, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedBeckwith, Melinda F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Experiences and suggestions from a teacher using computers in a grade five-six classroom are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
A sequence of exploratory activities is designed to help beginners use the BASIC language and make simple pictures by graphing pairs of numbers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Graphs
Peer reviewedGrouws, Douglas A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Using microcomputers to facilitate the development of high-level cognitive skills, and not merely for drill and practice, is the focus of this editorial comment. (MNS)
Descriptors: Editorials, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Curriculum
