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Navarro, Cristina – 1989
A study involving 716 male and 1,113 female first-year students admitted to the University of Delaware in the fall of 1985 was conducted to investigate the differential performance of men and women on the mathematics section of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Data collected included SAT math scores; gender; and number of years of high school…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Entrance Examinations, College Freshmen, Computer Science Education
Lee, Beth S.; And Others – 1990
In 1989, the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA)/Minority Engineering Program (MEP) was initiated at American River College. The MESA/MEP program recruits Black, Hispanic, and Native American students and provides assistance, encouragement, and enrichment programs to help them succeed in the fields of mathematics, engineering,…
Descriptors: American Indians, Black Students, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
Kwon, Dae-Bong; Gardner, Richard – 1990
This study investigated the characteristics, the socioeconomic benefits, and the strengths and weaknesses of a Michigan business/education partnership that provided a microcomputer application training program for adults. Three sites--Ferndale, Taylor, and Grand Ledge--all part of the Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC), were selected for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Science Education, Data Processing, Economic Impact
Holland, Simon – 1986
This paper forms part of a preliminary survey for work on the application of artificial intelligence theories and techniques to the learning of music composition skills. The paper deals with present day applications of computers to the teaching of music and speculations about how artificial intelligence might be used to foster music composition in…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education
Herrmann, Eric J. – 1986
An introductory course in computer automated tests and measurement systems based on the International Test Instrument-Computer Interface Standard, the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)-488, is presented in this study guide. This course is designed to: (1) introduce the electronics engineering technician to the functional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Course Descriptions
Self, Charles C. – 1983
A position is put forth on the appropriate content of a computer literacy course and the role of computer literacy in the community college. First, various definitions of computer literacy are examined, including the programming, computer awareness, and comprehensive approaches. Next, five essential components of a computer literacy course are…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Role, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
Vorbeck, Michael – 1983
Conclusions of a conference which focused on the educational and research needs for computer-related instruction in the European secondary schools are outlined. Conference members, who were representatives of Ministers of Education, generally concluded that it is vital to offer some computer studies for all students in secondary education. Too…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Richter, Bernice, Comp.; Wenzel, Duane, Comp. – 1986
This first supplement to the Museum of Science and Industry Basic List of Children's Science Books contains books received for the museum's 13th annual children's science book fair. Children's science books are listed under these headings: animals; astronomy; aviation and space; biography; careers; earth sciences; environment/conservation;…
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Books, Childrens Literature
Batey, Anne; And Others – 1986
Specific programs and software resources are described in this report on database software for science instruction. Materials are reviewed in the categories of: (1) database management (reviewing AppleWorks, Bank Street School Filer, FileVision, Friendly Filer, MECC DataQuest: The Composer, Scholastic PFS:File, PFS:Report); (2) data files…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Database Producers
Littlefield, John F., Ed. – 1986
The 13 papers in this volume are: "Behind Bars with CBE--Look What's Happening to Inmate Training" (Beverly A. Stitt, Rita Noel); "Communication Skills: Relevance, Respect, Responsibility and the Process of Change" (Meredith Whaley); "The Educational Needs of Inmates in the Kingston Prison for Women" (Richard Volpe,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Education, Communication Skills, Computer Science Education
Dockterman, David; Snyder, Tom – 1986
This brochure offers answers to 13 questions about using computers in the social studies classroom. Written by teachers for teachers, its goal is to provide a foundation to consider whether or not computers have a place in the classroom and how to go about using them if they do. The questions are: "What's in this booklet?""Should I…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
Collin County Community Coll., McKinney, TX. – 1988
The Software Development Program described in this report was developed at Collin County Community College as a pilot associate degree program for the State of Texas. Drawing from an employer needs assessment and a DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process, the two-year associate in applied science (AAS) program was developed to train scientific…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
O'Neil, Sharon Lund; Everett, Donna R. – 1988
This course is the third of seven in the Information Systems curriculum. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with database management concepts and standard database management software. Databases and their roles, advantages, and limitations are explained. An overview of the course sets forth the condition and performance standard…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Computer Oriented Programs
Brown, Alan; Mills, Julian – 1987
A study examined recent developments in computer and information technology (CIT) training in the United Kingdom to determine those elements of CIT training that could be incorporated into the Youth Training Scheme (YTS). Information for the study was obtained from national and regional officials of the Microelectronics Education Programme…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources. – 1984
This report assesses the adequacy of United States resources in support of mathematics. Section I (the introduction) considers the support of research, the scope of mathematics, and relationships of mathematics to computer science and education. Section II discusses strengths and opportunities in the mathematical sciences by considering…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Science, Engineering, Federal Aid
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