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| Mathematics in School | 4 |
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| Nachmias, Rafi | 1 |
| Oldfield, Christine | 1 |
| Oldfield, John | 1 |
| Thompson, Ian | 1 |
| Wood, Eric F. | 1 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedOldfield, John; Oldfield, Christine – Mathematics in School, 1985
The use of Logo to develop mathematical concepts is advocated. Children's comments as they work with Logo are presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedArcavi, Abraham; Nachmias, Rafi – Mathematics in School, 1990
Explores the parallel axes representation (PAR) of linear functions. Illustrates the influences of slope and intercept values on the representation. Appended are five exercises for making the PAR programs using BASIC language. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Functions (Mathematics), Mathematical Concepts
Peer reviewedThompson, Ian – Mathematics in School, 1988
The author argues the necessity of ensuring that mathematics is perceived by children as being useful. An example is provided which is intended to give children experiences which might help them develop a rationale for learning. It involves an item of computer software which simulates car racing. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedWood, Eric F. – Mathematics in School, 1988
Examines the historical development of logarithm tables. Suggests that students should write computer programs to calculate logarithms. (PK)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
