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Newton, Bill – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Argues that the use of computer technologies in secondary schools should change the nature of mathematics education. Urges the rethinking of the uses of traditional paper-and-pencil computations. Suggests some computer applications for elementary algebra and for problem solving in arithmetic and calculus. (TW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction

Newton, Lynn D. – Mathematics in School, 1987
Sets forth the history of the Fibonacci Sequence and details its occurrence in nature and its potential for project work in schools. Ideas and activities include the rabbit problem, investigations of the sequence itself, its relationship to plants, music, snail shells, and the golden section. Computer generation of spirals is also discussed. (PK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary School Mathematics
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. Div. of Sciences and Elementary Administration. – 1986
The purpose of this guide is to provide a resource for teacher use in computer mathematics instruction. Although it is not intended to be used as a textbook or a complete course syllabus, the guide does include a set of student objectives which are designed to define the content of a 1-year course in computer mathematics. The major focus of the…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Course Objectives, Courseware
Ropes, George H.; Swett, Shiela – 1987
Recent developments in computer technology have resulted in the increasing presence of computers throughout society. As a consequence, schools must prepare students to make effective use of this technology. The purpose of this document is to provide administrators and teachers in the state of New York with guidelines for developing and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Sachs, Leroy, Ed. – 1988
This is a series of research projects that can be used for enrichment of the middle school mathematics curriculum. It is suggested that the topics are either not found in the standard curriculum or represent a more indepth study of standard topics. The areas considered are: microcomputer programs; divisibility; magic squares; pentominoes; the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary School Mathematics
Geddes, Dorothy – 1992
The 1989 document, "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics" (the "Standards"), provides a vision and a framework for revising and strengthening the K-12 mathematics curriculum in North American schools and for evaluating both the mathematics curriculum and students' progress. This book, one in a series…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Discovery Learning