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An Experiment in Using the Internet in Teaching and Learning Mathematics.
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Day, Roger – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1998
Considers how the World Wide Web is used by mathematics educators and describes a multiphase teaching experiment designed to determine if the World Wide Web is a viable means of accessing course materials. Discusses the resources involved in supporting such access. (DDR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Using Laptop Computers To Improve the Performance of Minority Students: A Pilot Project.
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Hounshell, Paul B.; Hill, Stan; Swofford, Robert – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2002
Introduces the two-week Summer Science and Math Experience program developed for high school minority students which provides the opportunity for access to a laptop computer for personal use during both the summer and the academic year. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Mathematics Education, Minority Groups
Assessment of Situated Learning Using Computer Environments.
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Young, Michael – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
Suggests that, based on a theory of situated learning, assessment must emphasize process as much as product. Several assessment examples are given, including a computer-based planning assistant for a mathematics and science video, suggestions for computer-based portfolio assessment, and speculations about embedded assessment of virtual situations.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Mathematics Education
An Examination of the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS:88) Database To Probe the Correlation between Computer Use in School and Improvement in Test Scores.
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Weaver, Gabriela C. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2000
Examines the database for the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS:88) for connections between student use of computers in math and science classes and their academic success. Finds that computer use was significantly correlated with gender, socioeconomic status, parent's level of education, and Item Response Theory (IRT) scores.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Uses in Education, Longitudinal Studies, Mathematics Education