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Olive, John; Steffe, Leslie P. – 1994
This computer software is a tool designed to help teachers help children in grades 1 through 7 construct their own knowledge of whole numbers and fractions. This software is the first in a series of new, dynamic computer microworlds that allow teachers to interact with students and students to interact with each other as they engage in…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Constructivism (Learning), Courseware, Elementary Education
Firestein, Laurie – 1984
"ARITHMETIC 400" is the first of the next generation of educational programs designed to encourage thinking about arithmetic problems. Presented in video game format, performance is a measure of correctness, speed, accuracy, and fortune as well. Play presents a challenge to individuals at various skill levels. The program, run on an Apple…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Oriented Programs, Conventional Instruction, Courseware
Peer reviewedWilson, David; Lavelle, Susu – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
Compared the effects of LOGO Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI), and a standard curriculum without computer exposure among grade three Zimbabwean children. No significant differences were found between the groups exposed to LOGO and to CAI, but both achieved significantly greater gains that the groups without computer exposure. Results suggest that…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBiddlecomb, Barry D.; Whitmire, Bill D. – Mathematics Educator, 1992
Presents the computer microworlds developed by the Children's Construction of Rational Numbers of Arithmetic (Fractions) Project. Provides an overview of three microworlds: Toys; Sticks; and Candybars. Discusses how children are expected to use the microworlds to construct an understanding of rational numbers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedHativa, Nira – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1993
Describes the process through which four high-achieving second graders constructed their knowledge and misconceptions of rounding concepts gained from using computer-based practice sessions which provided full solutions to examples but without verbal explanations. (31 references) (MKR)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Courseware
Peer reviewedHativa, Nira – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1992
Examined the problem-solving strategies of above average students (n=42) in grades 2-4 on problems involving forgotten or new material while practicing arithmetic with a computer. Identified the different problem-solving strategies used, sorted them into categories, and illustrated them with examples from students' protocols. Made suggestions for…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Arithmetic, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
