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Jensen, Robert J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Suggests a series of ratio activities that make use of a computer to produce graphical collections of objects in a grid with variable dimensions. Extends content to the areas of proportions, statistics, probability, programming, and problem solving. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics

Jensen, Robert J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Presents a tiling problem designed to be solved using the microcomputer, which will give students a context upon which to build meaning for the concepts of factors, common factors, and greatest common factors. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation

Newton, John E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes some developmental changes in children's free creations with pattern blocks and demonstrates how to build on this natural interest to teach Logo programing. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education

Campbell, Patricia F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Suggests that microcomputers permit even young children to investigate mathematical relationships and to solve problems. Activities, both on the computer and off the computer, are suggested. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Early Childhood Education

Jensen, Robert J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes a sequence of activities for experimenting with scaling and includes a method for revising any turtle graphic procedure so that it can be drawn to a variety of scales. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology

Binswanger, Richard – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes an activity intended to incorporate investigation into learning of mathematics. The example cited involved having fourth graders study perimeter and area of rectangles using Logo. The author suggests that what began as a simple exercise in investigating geometric concepts became an exciting exploration that touched on many topics. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education