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Peer reviewedHatfield, Larry L. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
The approaches taken by two elementary school teachers in using computers as tools to stimulate and guide mathematical thinking are described. One had students design a BASIC program for counting; the other used demonstration programs to develop ideas about fractions and decimals. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education
Ary, Temple S. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Three examples are given in which students create their own Logo software to explore the topics of number patterns and operations, fractions, and decimal parts in measurement. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Carlisle, Earnest – 1986
A procedure is described that enables students to perform operations on fractions with a calculator, expressing the answer as a fraction. Patterns using paper-and-pencil procedures for each operation with fractions are presented. A microcomputer software program illustrates how the answer can be found using integer values of the numerators and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMason, Margie – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
A variety of activities and information about computers and programing are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedHampel, Paul J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1984
Presents: (1) a computer program which will change a fraction into a decimal; (2) a program in which students supply missing lines to create the output given; and (3) suggestions for adding computer awareness to classrooms, including use of used punch cards and old computer-generated printouts. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedDubitsky, Barbara – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Use of a microcomputer spreadsheet program to help students understand long division is described. An example of a problem with powers of 10 used with seventh graders is presented, with note of another lesson on decimals for grade 6. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Division, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBall, Stanley – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Examined is the effectiveness of a computer software package designed to be consistent with a fraction strip chart model. The materials are described; they were used with three fourth-grade classes, while two other classes acted as controls. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Where Do Fractions Encounter Their Equivalents?: Can This Encounter Take Place in Elementary-School?
Peer reviewedArnon, Ilana; Nesher, Pearla; Nirenburg, Renata – International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 2001
Describes computer software called Shemesh designed for learning equivalence-classes of fractions. Describes interviews with fifth-grade students who used the software in their learning activities. Evidence indicates initial actual development of desired mathematical concepts. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Educational Technology
Lounge, Joseph P.; And Others – 1986
This book is organized in three major sections. The first section provides 15 lesson plans for the integration of activities involving computer uses in mathematics instruction. Each lesson plan includes grade level, objective, time, materials, important terms, background, suggestions, and activities. The second section provides a list of available…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
