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Download full textMilner, Stuart – 1973
The purpose was to investigate the effects of computer programming on performance in mathematics. The LOGO programming language was taught to 18 fifth graders. A pretest-posttest design was employed to determine whether the mathematical concept of variable could be learned through computer programming; a non-computer group of 20 fifth graders was…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 5
Peer reviewedAlbrecht, Robert L.; And Others – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1973
A brief history of computers, a description of uses, and a disucssion of various types available are all given. Specific examples where the computer may be used to help teach mathematics are presented with some sample programs explained. A selected annotated bibliography is included. (LS)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers
Peer reviewedLaycock, Mary – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
The results of the interaction of fifth- and sixth-grade students with a computer are described. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Education
Calhoon, Debbie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Presents activities and procedures to help students use a spreadsheet program in their studies of mathematics and finance. Examples are provided for VisiCalc since the program is easy to learn and is available for many different computers. (JN)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary School Mathematics
Noddings, Nel – Creative Computing, 1980
Computer assisted instruction is presented as a tool for helping students learn to successfully solve word problems. Four stages of developing a curriculum for elementary school mathematics, grades three through six, are covered. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Education
