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Fyffe, Darrel W.; And Others – 1984
This discussion of the use of microcomputers to simulate complex situations for classroom use describes the advantages of using simulations, including their adaptability to many subject areas and content fields, their power to explain complex concepts, and their ability to provide variations for individual users. As an example, seven objectives…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedde Alwis, Tilak – Primus, 1992
Describes numerical differentiation and the central difference formula in numerical analysis. Presents three computer programs that approximate the first derivative of a function utilizing the central difference formula. Analyzes conditions under which the approximation formula is exact. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Estimation (Mathematics), Higher Education
Peer reviewedMathews, John – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1989
Uses muMATH to illustrate the step-by-step process in translating mathematical theory into the symbolic manipulation setting. Shows an application of a Picard iteration which uses a computer to generate a sequence of functions which converge to a solution. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications
Salter, Mary – 1993
This document combines a students' manual and a manual for teachers. The students' manual is a self-teaching guided discovery manual for junior high, high school, and college students that provides self-paced explorations into recursion. It includes a disk with lessons that are to be used with the written material. There are eight lessons…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedDonato, Henry, Jr.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes two computer programs used to aid in data analysis: (1) Develops a method for the propagation of error involving the direct calculation of the error in the dependent variable using a spreadsheet; (2) Examines a simple numerical method for solving complex equilibria. Lists a FORTRAN 77 program. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software
Peer reviewedAlbee, David; Jones, Edward – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses the use of computers in chemistry courses at the United States Military Academy. Provides two examples of computer projects: (1) equations of state, and (2) solving for molar volume. Presents BASIC and PASCAL listings for the second project. Lists 10 applications for physical chemistry. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software
Patterson, Jo – 1986
This kit includes a variety of instructional materials designed to teach language arts, science, mathematics and social studies while integrating soil and water conservation concepts into the intermediate-level classroom. The activities included in the student study manual are intended to be used to: (1) introduce a topic prior to using the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment)
