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Peer reviewedHatfield, Larry L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The approaches taken by two elementary school teachers in using computers as tools to stimulate and guide mathematical thinking are described. One had students design a BASIC program for counting; the other used demonstration programs to develop ideas about fractions and decimals. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMason, Margie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
A variety of activities and information about computers and programing are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedHampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Presents: (1) a computer program which will change a fraction into a decimal; (2) a program in which students supply missing lines to create the output given; and (3) suggestions for adding computer awareness to classrooms, including use of used punch cards and old computer-generated printouts. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
