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Discovering A New Way To Learn.

Emmett, Arielle – Personal Computing, 1984

Describes guided discovery and problem-solving programs, providing a buyer's guide for same. The guide includes program name, source, current price, type (such as learning module, simulation, adventure), brief description, and whether the program has graphics and sound effects. (JN)

Descriptors: Computer Programs, Concept Formation, Discovery Processes, Elementary Secondary Education

A Mathematical Microworld for Students to Learn Introductory Probability.

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Jiang, Zhonghong; Potter, Walter D. – Mathematics Educator, 1993

Describes the Microworld Chance, a simulation-oriented computer environment that allows students to explore probability concepts in five subenvironments: coins, dice, spinners, thumbtacks, and marbles. Results of a teaching experiment to examine the effectiveness of the microworld in changing students' misconceptions about probability are…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning