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Sweetland, Robert D. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Discusses a computer program requiring students to find an object on a grid by using location coordinates. The program, which provides a wide range of problem-solving activities, is a highly motivating approach to hands-on metric measurement, rounding off numbers, and plotting points on Cartesian coordinate systems. Includes complete program…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Computer Programs, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Papert, Seymour – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Seymour Papert, creator of LOGO, explains how he came to create this important problem-solving language and how he intended it to be used to foster learning among children. What children can do with turtle geometry (indicated to be a natural approach to mathematics) is one topic considered. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
O'Brien, Thomas C. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1983
Discusses two computer programs ("Billiard Ball" and "Taxman") that foster the development of higher-level thinking skills in children. Indicates that children develop such skills as planning ahead, analyzing, and using models/diagrams in the first program. Includes list of 26 programs with price, source, hardware needed, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides descriptions of 44 award-winning computer software packages that are designed to be used in areas such as science, mathematics, computer literacy, creative arts, language arts, social studies, computer tools, and graphics. (TW)
Descriptors: Awards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed three computer software packages for Apple II series computers. Includes "The Right Job," a career counseling program; "Zoyon Patrol," a problem-solving program; and "Adventures with Charts and Graphs: Project Zoo," a graphing, mathematics, and science skills program. Each review includes strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for use.…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed are 11 software packages for the Apple II computer designed to help teach elementary and secondary school children how to solve mathword problems. Included in the review are hardware requirements, price, grade level, use of graphics, kinds of problems, tools provided, strengths, and weaknesses of each program. (CW)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides reviews of four educational software packages which deal with problem solving, mathematics, history, and reading comprehension. Includes information about appropriate hardware, grade level, the publisher and purchasing. Contains comments about the strengths and weaknesses of each program. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses the top eight educational software titles of the year plus 35 additional programs. Topics include math/problem solving, language arts, science, social studies, classroom management/teacher tools, creative arts, and new versions of older software. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Reports on how experts in special education approach the problem of software selection. Offers guidance in examining if the software is modifiable and if it offers record-keeping options. Also contains a listing of sample programs that are suitable for special education students in language arts, mathematics, and problem solving. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Fraser, Sherry – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Evaluates reading/language arts, mathematics, general problem-solving, science, social studies, creative arts, foreign languages, computer literacy, and audio-visual author software. Also lists and describes criteria used in the evaluation. (Equipment specifications and sources of software are included.) (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Reviewed are 41 software packages. Many topic areas are covered. A brief synopsis, grade levels, hardware requirements, and approximate cost are included. A list of 23 software producers is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education