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Suters, Leslie; Suters, Henry; Anderson, Adam – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2021
This paper describes a 54-hour summer institute for grades 6-12 mathematics and science teachers (N = 19) with a comprehensive approach to preparing teachers to use computational thinking (CT) in their classrooms, including training in Python computer programming with Lego® Mindstorms® robotics, mathematics content sessions, and opportunities to…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Programming
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McMaster, Kirby; Sambasivam, Samuel; Anderson, Nicole – Information Systems Education Journal, 2011
In this paper, we describe a Relational Algebra Query Language (RAQL) and Relational Algebra Query (RAQ) software product we have developed that allows database instructors to teach relational algebra through programming. Instead of defining query operations using mathematical notation (the approach commonly taken in database textbooks), students…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Programming, Databases
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Klima, Richard E.; Sigmon, Neil P. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2005
The use of the computer, and specifically the mathematics software package Maple, has played a central role in the authors' abstract algebra course because it provides their students with a way to see realistic examples of the topics they discuss without having to struggle with extensive computations. However, Maple does not provide the computer…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Computer Science, Algebra, Computer Assisted Design
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What Works Clearinghouse, 2006
"The Expert Mathematician" is designed to help middle school students develop the thinking processes for mathematical applications and communication. A three-year program of instruction, "The Expert Mathematician" uses a software and consumable print materials package with 196 lessons that teach the "Logo" programming…
Descriptors: Intervention, Programming Languages, Computer Software, Programming
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Clements, Douglas H.; Sarama, Julie – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Uses three computer software programs to help students develop algebraic reasoning. Programs include spreadsheets, Logo programming language, and Teasers by Tobbs. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology