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Peer reviewedWiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Describes how to draw lines in centimeter units on a computer monitor with the Logo program. Presents four activities involving drawing geometric shapes. Provides a program to move a turtle slowly. (YP)
Descriptors: Area, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedWood, Eric F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Presents an easy method for constructing magic squares from three-by-three to general squares. Provides a computer program generating odd-order magic squares. Six references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedVan de Walle, John, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Use of computers in problem solving is highlighted. Several software programs are discussed and specific questions and activities are suggested. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discussed are the use of probability simulations in a mathematics classroom. Computer simulations using regular dice and special dice are described. Sample programs used to generate 100 rolls of a pair of dice in BASIC and Logo languages are provided. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Enrichment
Peer reviewedEdwards, Nancy Tanner; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Describes how to check constructions measuring with a protractor or compass and using LOGO programs. The LOGO program and directions are included. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometry
Peer reviewedWiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Describes the nature of computerized data bases. Provides an activity using a data base and designing a data base. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Database Design, Databases
Peer reviewedBright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Illustrates how teachers or students can use spreadsheets. Shows the layouts, formulas, and data of two cases: budget manager and data manager. Seven references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBright, George, W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Ways to use data base software to develop conceptual understanding are presented. Discussed are the concepts of a data base, setting up the data, and an assessment of learning with examples. Six references and four journal resources are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Database Design
Peer reviewedBattista, Michael T. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1994
Discusses ways that calculators and computer microworlds, such as LOGO and Shape Makers, can be used as tools for exploration, problem solving, and empowerment in school mathematics. Includes suggestions for classroom activities. (Contains 12 references.) (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedWiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of calculators to calculate multiple operations. Describes calculating procedures and provides four different types of examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedForish-Ferguson, Laura – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discusses how calculators and computers can assist in the teaching of the basic mathematical competencies. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedJenson, Robert J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Suggests one possible way to combine the technological facility of the computer with students' natural abilities for concept formation. Describes the software the "Geometric preSupposer." (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedLappan, Glenda, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Seven research conclusions concerning computers in elementary schools are presented. A summary conclusion suggests that researchers have been unable to detect improvement in mathematical skills, although some evidence suggests that students using computers acquire attributes related to success in mathematics. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Drills (Practice)
Peer reviewedSgroi, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Discusses four activities focusing on communication about shapes and spatial relationships. The activities include requiring students to sketch patterns, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional visualizations. Provides several figures showing the geometric shapes. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Geometric Constructions
Peer reviewedNewton, 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
