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Barclay, Tim – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
The use of the microcomputer in an interactive graphics mode offers exciting possibilities for mathematics and science education. Errors made with graphs are used to introduce ideas of what should be taught. Both understanding equations and graphing utilities are stressed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Equations (Mathematics), Error Patterns
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Dreyfus, Tommy – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Proposes to modify the procedure proposed by Abelson and diSessa to produce a polygonal path with vertices that lie exactly on an ellipse. Provides a detailed proof. Implements a limiting process to produce the best possible approximation to any ellipse for any given screen resolution. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education
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Baird, William E., Abst. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Presented are abstracts of 10 papers presented at the 1984 National Educational Computing Conference. Paper topics deal with science teaching using microcomputers, exploring mathematical concepts with LOGO, a chemistry problem-solving program, interactive computer graphics in mathematics, an educational game to teach science/mathematics, learning…
Descriptors: Algebra, Chemistry, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation