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Peer reviewedSteffe, Leslie P.; Olive, John – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
Explains TIMA (Tools for Interactive Mathematical Activity), that were designed to provide elementary schools children with contexts in which they could enact mathematical operations. Discusses differences from drill and practice software; provides examples of how the TIMA were used by children to engage in cognitive play; and emphasizes the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Drills (Practice)
Peer reviewedRoss, John A.; Hogaboam-Gray, Anne; McDougall, Douglas; Bruce, Cathy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
This case study of three primary grade teachers investigated how access to computers and math teaching software influenced mathematics education reform. Discusses technology as a strategy for reducing barriers to implementation and reports results that showed technology's impact on helping teachers expand the scope of their programs and promoting…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Case Studies, Courseware, Educational Change
Peer reviewedLehrer, Richard; Randle, Lynn – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1987
An experimental study compared the instructional effectiveness of Logo programming, commercially available software designed to aid composition and problem solving, and traditional teaching methods for low socioeconomic status first-grade students. Both software environments enhanced problem solving performance for a novel task, but Logo was most…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction
