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The Role of the Microcomputer in Science Teacher Preparation.

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Mandell, Alan – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1991

Necessary and appropriate ways in which the microcomputer can and should be used in the preservice preparation of science teachers are presented. The use of microcomputers as instructional tools, as professional and personal tools, and as curriculum development tools are discussed. (KR)

Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Calculating PI Using Historical Methods and Your Personal Computer.

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Mandell, Alan – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989

Provides a software program for determining PI to the 15th place after the decimal. Explores the history of determining the value of PI from Archimedes to present computer methods. Investigates Wallis's, Liebniz's, and Buffon's methods. Written for Tandy GW-BASIC (IBM compatible) with 384K. Suggestions for Apple II's are given. (MVL)

Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware