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Manouchehri, Azita – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Discusses the use of spreadsheets for mathematical problem solving to help develop higher-level-thinking skills and foster an experimental attitude toward learning mathematics. An example is given of middle-school and high-school students investigating a number-structures problem. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools
Niess, Margaret L. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Discusses using a computer spreadsheet's graphing capabilities to assist grade 8-12 algebra students to see equations and their solutions in new ways. Describes and illustrates the solution of two equations and an inequality using ClarisWorks, or Microsoft Excel or Works spreadsheet. Discusses "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), Inequality (Mathematics)
Walsh, Thomas P. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
When using spreadsheets to explore real-world problems involving periodic change, students can observe what happens at each period, generate a graph, and learn how changing the starting quantity or constants affects results. Spreadsheet lessons for high school students are presented that explore mathematical modeling, linear programming, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Differential Equations, High School Students, High Schools
Ivers, Karen S. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Desktop Adventures are computer-based scenarios incorporating the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for practicing problem solving across the curriculum suitable for whole class or cooperative group instruction. Reviews problem solving steps and approaches and describes introducing, creating, and extending desktop…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Cooperative Learning
Sage, Sara M. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2000
Discusses the use of problem-based learning to meet technology standards. Highlights include technology as a tool for locating and organizing information; the Wolf Wars problem for elementary and secondary school students that provides resources, including Web sites, for information; Web-based problems; and technology as assessment and as a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Taylor, Greg; And Others – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Teachers can use the World Wide Web to create multimedia foreign language activities without expensive software. Describes and includes a lesson plan for a mystery game suitable for high school advanced placement or intermediate university Spanish students requiring students to work together solving clues and writing short compositions. Includes…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Educational Games, Higher Education
Frye, Beth; Frager, Alan M. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
Civilization, Colonization, and SimCity are three CD-ROM simulation programs that provide authentic learning experiences for elementary and secondary level social studies. Benefits include a problem-solving design structure; student-controlled experiential learning; transferrable skills; and improvement of cognitive skills and reading…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
