A method is given for computer calculation of transcendental functions. (MK)

Reviews computer program on factoring whole numbers (suitable for Pet, Apple or TRS-80). Discusses documentation and selected aspects of the 12 interactive lessons, games, and exercises suitable as new material for upper elementary/junior high school students and as review/remedial material at the secondary/junior college levels. (JN)

The Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium's (MECC) plan for statewide support and aquisition for educational microcomputers is described, with a focus on the need, development, and implementation of the plan. (Author/MK)

This reprint of one of the original Project Solo curriculum modules provides instruction for using the computer to investigate circular functions. (MP)

Four games and documentation in a computer assisted mathematics program (Applesoft Basic) are reviewed. Although the games do not teach mathematical concepts, they do serve to reinforce concepts/skills students already possess. The intended audience is elementary/junior high school students, but the programs could be used for mathematics…

Computer assisted instruction is presented as a tool for helping students learn to successfully solve word problems. Four stages of developing a curriculum for elementary school mathematics, grades three through six, are covered. (MP)

A description of a course for grades 4 to 8 using the Apple II microcomputer is given. (MK)

Reviews an elementary school mathematics computer program (Applesoft Basic) focusing on whole numbers. Discusses lessons (with built-in tutorials), tutorials, games, management disk; and documentation which presupposes no prior knowledge of computers. Indicates that the program is of excellent quality and although expensive, a demonstration disk…

Discussed is computer use at High Valley, a small private tutorial school in rural Dutchess County, New York. (MP)

Describes a program written in BASIC, called BIGNUM, that was designed to aid in handling big numbers. The program adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and raises to a power integers of up to 1024 decimal digits and is thought to be usable on many types of machines. (MP)

A teaching strategy for problem solving with computers is detailed. The approach provides a "midline" level of help that encourages exploratory activity yet provides enough guidance to increase chances of pupil success. (MP)

A description is given of the Science Shuttle program which uses a van to bring computers (Apple II) into the classroom. (MK)

A description is given of some of the ways personal computers could be used in the classroom and the benefits of these uses. (MK)

A set of three problem-solving programs designed as drills that give practice in mental arithmetic are reviewed. The programs are viewed to have several weaknesses in style, but are noted as worthy of consideration for purchase. The material is designed to motivate students to practice all four basic operations. (MP)

Examples are given of the way computers are introduced to gifted students in Racine, Wisconsin Elementary Schools. (MK)