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Clason, Robert G. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
A mult tile is a set of polygons each of which can be dissected into smaller polygons similar to the original set of polygons. Using a recursive LOGO method that requires solutions to various geometry and trigonometry problems, dissections of mult tiles are carried out repeatedly to produce tile patterns. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Processes, Geometry, Mathematical Enrichment
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Hubbard, Ruth – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Discusses the use of the computer software MINITAB in teaching statistics to explore concepts, simulate games of chance, transform the normal variable into a z-score, and stimulate small and large group discussions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
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Hatfield, Mary M.; Bitter, Gary G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
N:4$2 N:4$N Reported are results of a Technical Education Research Centers (TERC) project describing telecommunication interactions between groups of students using the computer software unit "Connectany." Polygons are formed through repetitive "jumps" between points on a circle. Investigation questions and results are shared…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes
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Filimonov, Rossen; Kreith, Kurt – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Describes the Plane Geometry System computer software developed at the Educational Computer Systems laboratory in Sofia, Bulgaria. The system enables students to use the concept of "algorithm" to correspond to the process of "deductive proof" in the development of plane geometry. Provides an example of the software's capability…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
Nemirovsky, Ricardo; Rubin, Andee – 1992
This study was designed to determine students' abilities and difficulties in articulating the relationship between function and derivative. High-school students were presented 15 problems during two 75-minute interviews in which they were asked to construct functions experimentally in three different contexts: motion, fluids, and number-change. In…
Descriptors: Air Flow, Calculus, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
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Hoffer, Alan R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Discusses the potential that school mathematics has for being a source of exploration and discovery for students and teachers. Provides a process-oriented definition of understanding mathematics. Presents activities in which students construct computer and actual models of polyhedra and make conjectures regarding a medical research application of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Comprehension
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Roth, Wolff-Michael – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Provides a rationale for a learning environment in science classrooms that integrates science, mathematics, and technology while solving authentic problems. Describes activities that can be used in such an environment and presents data regarding students' attitudes toward the described activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Discovery Learning