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 discussion of differential equations is accompanied by an analysis of two situations whose solutions require differential equations. A computer program is given that will solve these equations. (MP)

Evaluates 25 software packages (consisting of more than 40 individual programs), all aimed at one or another facet of mathematics learning. Title, source, current price, and detailed review (indicating the educational quality of the package) are included for each entry. (JN)

Five characteristics necessary for a computer puzzle to be considered ideal are listed along with an example of such a puzzle. Several other puzzles lacking some of these characteristics are also listed and discussed. (MN)

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 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)

A problem is detailed which has a solution that embodies geometry, trigonometry, ballistics, projectile mechanics, vector analysis, and elementary computer graphics. It is felt that the information and sample computer programs can be a useful starting point for a user written code that involves missiles and other projectiles. (MP)

This article gives examples of the way the Apple II microcomputer was used with a sixth-grade class in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (MK)

Presented is research designed to find ways to capitalize on the potential benefits of computers for hyperactive and attention deficient children. The results indicated that children did almost twice as many problems on the computer as they did with paper and pencil. (MP)

The design of a computer program to efficiently generate prime numbers is discussed. Programs for many different brands of home computers are listed, with suggestions of ways the programs can be speeded up. It is noted everyone seems to have a favorite program, but that every program can be improved. (MP)

Several computer-oriented lessons designed to explore and exploit the problem-solving capabilities of currently available, inexpensive systems are presented. The programing language BASIC is featured. (MP)

A series of lessons designed to promote problem-solving skills by encouraging students to write programs is presented. All samples of solutions are written in BASIC. (MP)

The use of the computer in problem solving situations is profiled. Sample lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students are presented along with possible programs for a variety of computers using BASIC. (MP)

This article gives an overview of the new field of complexity theory which links computer science to mathematics, and ultimately to the solution of theoretical as well as practical problems in society and technology. (Author/MK)

Examples of problem solving by the method of contradiction are given along with adapted computer programs. (MN)