Discusses the advantages of using flow diagrams as a teaching technique in science. Several flow diagrams relating to topics in biology are provided as illustrations. (JR)

This is a flowcharting unit developed by teachers. There is a listing of the unit's objectives, the terminal one being that the student be able to draw and follow a flowchart describing a simple task involving a decision. A copy of the pretest is included. The first set of materials consists of four lessons and is a contract the student makes with…

An activity for secondary schools is presented and discussed which may be explored with a programmable calculator. The activity is non-standard and could not be easily explored without the use of a programmable calculator. Related activities are also discussed. Flow charts and programs for different programmable calculators are presented. (MP)

Illustrates the use of a flow chart to facilitate planning of laboratory exercises by two chemical examples. (AL)

Flowcharting of algorithmic procedures can be a useful tool for teachers of remedial arithmetic. (SD)

The application of the programmable calculator to evaluating complicated formulas is illustrated by considering the formula for finding the area of any triangle when only the lengths of the three sides are known. Other advantages of the programmable calculator are discussed such as freeing the student to explore more challenging problems and…

This experiment was conducted to determine the efficiency of three forms of an algorithm of known effectiveness and the effects of its availability following initial instruction. The dependent variable was time to solve computational problems requiring rule application. The algorithm was presented in three forms: prose, flowchart, and gradual…

Describes the procedures for constructing flowcharts and outlines the advantages of using instructional flowcharts in the teaching of science and mathematics. (JR)

An easily made device can be used for drill and practice on computational skills. The procedure, which involves use of the overhead projector, is described in detail. Teachers using it can vary content and the speed with which students should respond. (SD)