Reported and compared are recent recommendations regarding the potential for computer technology in school mathematics. These recommendations are also compared to current practice and to earlier recommendations. (RH)

Examines human-computer interaction from two views of cognition: the representationist view and the enactivist perspective. A chaos-theory context is discussed from an enactivist stance. In this context, high school students manipulate nonlinear dynamic computer programs. Implications of the enactive stance for education and research are also…

Examines 92 Canadian secondary school teachers for their familiarity with categories of educational computer applications. Reports relationship of variables such as teacher age, gender, subject area specialization, and teaching experience as they related to knowledge and use of computers. Lists 16 references. (YP)

Explains the use of the 3-dimensional analytic geometry method to find values for a field geology problem. Gives a description of the mathematical theory for this method which can be applied to data obtained by drilling as well as open surfaces, and a computer program. (RT)

Describes two expert programs including "One-Row NIM" and "TIC-TAC-TOE." Provides two programs written with BASIC and the explanations of the program. (YP)

Describes a study that explored the attitudes of students (N=501) and teachers (N=53) toward computers. Argues that the views of teachers and students concerning the integration of computers in science teaching should be taken into consideration in course design and implementation. Contains 37 references. (DDR)

Contains annotations for resources on the history of computing. Includes resources for technical computing history, general computing history, precomputer era, the impact of computing and series. (CW)

Provides an annotated list of references on computer-oriented projects. Includes information on computers; hands-on versus simulations; games; instruction; students' attitudes and learning styles; artificial intelligence; tutoring; and application of spreadsheets. (RT)

Examines if a self-paced, interactive microcomputer delivery system can decrease the time needed and improve the level of mastery as compared with a traditional self-paced instructional approach. Uses high school physics students with five activities and reports that no differences were found. (MVL)

Describes mathematical problems which occur when using the computer as a calculator. Considers errors in BASIC calculation and the order of mathematical operations. Identifies errors in spreadsheet and calculator programs. Comments on sorting programs and provides a source for Mathemagical Black Holes. (MVL)

Examined is the use of the microcomputer as a tutor, for simulations of experiments, and to provide graphic interpretations of abstract concepts in the college biology setting. Discussed are computer enhanced courses being used, the software library, and the computer laboratory facility. Lists reasons for adoption of computer enhanced format. (MVL)

Describes a project that prepares teachers to be computer literate by writing computer programs, constructing computer modules, and then integrating the teacher generated hardware and software into science laboratory experiences. Presents goals, descriptions of interface modules, reaction of participants, and objectives. (MVL)

Presents abstracts from the National Educational Computing Conference held in Dallas, Texas on June 15-17, 1988. Selected topics include: a physical science interactive videodisc project, impact of calculators and computers in secondary math, relationships between graphing and functions, effectiveness of computer use, training science teachers,…

Discusses the use of spreadsheets for problem solving in middle and elementary school math classes. Lists six ideas for their use in the classroom. Includes two templates. (MVL)

Presents a computer program which prints out a calendar corresponding to any year A.D. and states the objectives for such a program. Shows an example of a sample run. (RT)