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| Classroom Computer Learning | 2 |
| Journal of Chemical Education | 2 |
| College Mathematics Journal | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer… | 1 |
| Personal Computing | 1 |
| Science | 1 |
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| Beezer, Robert A. | 1 |
| Birk, James P., Ed. | 1 |
| Chau, F. T. | 1 |
| Chik, Andy S. W. | 1 |
| D'Ignazio, Fred | 1 |
| Eiser, Leslie | 1 |
| Epp, Helmut | 1 |
| Milburn, Ken | 1 |
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| Book/Product Reviews | 9 |
| Journal Articles | 9 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 4 |
| Teachers | 3 |
| Researchers | 1 |
| Students | 1 |
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Peer reviewedEpp, Helmut; And Others – Science, 1988
Contrasts artificial intelligence and conventional programming languages. Reviews Personal Consultant Plus, Smalltalk/V, and Nexpert Object, which are PC-based products inspired by problem-solving paradigms. Provides information on background and operation of each. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Software
Milburn, Ken – Personal Computing, 1988
Provides a general review of the field of Computer-Aided Design Software including specific reviews of "Autosketch,""Generic CADD,""Drafix 1 Plus,""FastCAD," and "Autocad Release 9." Brief articles include "Blueprint for Generation,""CAD for Every Department,""Ideas…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedMathematics Teacher, 1988
Provides a thorough review of the software package "MathType, Mathematical Equation Editor." Includes hardware specifications, a description of the program, and evaluative comments. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Content Area Writing
Peer reviewedBeezer, Robert A.; And Others – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
Reviews for three software packages are given. Those packages are: Linear Algebra Computer Companion; Probability and Statistics Demonstrations and Tutorials; and Math Utilities: CURVES, SURFS, AND DIFFS. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Peer reviewedMathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents reviews of six software packages. Includes (1) "Plain Vanilla Statistics"; (2) "MathCAD 2.0"; (3) "GrFx"; (4) "Trigonometry"; (5) "Algebra II"; (6) "Algebra Drill and Practice I, II, and III." (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
D'Ignazio, Fred – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discussed are products and activities which can be used in a multimedia computer setting. Highlighted are the use of video cameras, video digitizers, and video overlays. Examples of how this technology can be used by students are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews 70 software programs and 19 print publications, and provides a short synopsis of the best programs. Included areas are: teaching others to use AppleWorks, writing templates, curriculum applications, tools for teachers and administrators, and desktop tools and utilities. Lists resource books for AppleWorks. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedChau, F. T.; Chik, Andy S. W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses a software package that allows the user to solve mathematical problems, analyze data, plot graphs, and to examine mathematical models. Presents the attributes of the program and the available mathematical functions. Provides an example of pH calculations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedBirk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes two computer programs for chemistry: (1) "A Microcomputer Simulation of Fractal Electrodeposition" (provides for the study of fractal aggregrates, BASIC 4.0); and (2) "Counters on Grids" (a game to illustrate the distribution of energy). Notes the programs are available from the authors. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Games
