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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 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 reviewedBradley, Claudette – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes the computer project for American Indian middle school students, "Four Directions Indian Beadwork Design," that uses familiar American Indian beadwork designs to help learn geometric and LOGO concepts. Discusses the instructional techniques used to teach the planning and constructing of LOGO designs made up of two or more…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedBrowning, Christine A.; Channell, Dwayne E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes an activity that introduces students to the use of database software to collect and interpret data. Asks middle school students to collect personal information regarding their dominant hand, eye, and thumb. Students use FIND and AND commands to create tables and respond to questions related to the data. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Data Analysis, Data Collection
