A search on the Internet for resources for teaching statistics yields multiple sites with data sets, projects, worksheets, applets, and software. Often these are made available without information on how they might benefit learning. This paper addresses potential benefits from resources that target trend and variability relationships in bivariate…

Observational data collected in ecologically valid measurement contexts are likely to be influenced by contextual factors irrelevant to the research question. Using multiple sessions and raters often improves the stability of scores for variables from such contexts. Generalizability (G) theory can be used to give researchers important information…

Hoping to develop in her students an understanding of mathematics as a way of thinking more than a way of doing, the author of this article describes how her students worked on a spatial reasoning problem stemming from an iteratively constructed sequence of cylinders. She presents an activity of making cylinders out of paper models, and for every…

This paper suggests activities for school administrators to learn basic technology tools. Step-by-step instructions are provided for browsing and using the Internet, organizing favorite World Wide Web sites, and organizing Internet bookmarks. Interesting job search, legal, and professional organization Web sites for administrators are listed. A…

This book seeks to develop, enhance, and expand students' understanding of mathematics by using technology. Topics covered include the advantages of spreadsheets along with the opportunity to explore the 'what if?' type of questions encountered in the problem-solving process, enhancing the user's insight into the development and use of algorithms,…

Proposes an approach to information technology (IT) skills instruction for library and information science students which starts with databases and software, moves on to spreadsheets, and then considers graphics and word processing. This encourages students to consider information first, and then to progress to tools for its analysis and…

Uses the Specific Factors model to illustrate the meaning of economic efficiency, how complex economies simultaneously determine prices and quantities, and how changes in demand conditions or technology can affect income distribution among owners of factors of production. Employs spreadsheets to help students see how the model works. (JEH)

Explains spreadsheets and presents activities that elementary school teachers can use to teach themselves and their students about spreadsheets for complex math concepts. Spreadsheet templates are then placed in electronic "posters" to create interactive activities to help students visualize and communicate mathematical concepts. (Author/LRW)

Describes the creation of a company purchase order complete with the names of items to be purchased, cost, quantity, discounts, sales tax, and balance due. It requires students to apply their knowledge and understanding of percentages and also gives students an opportunity to understand the mathematics they use with algebraic formulas. (AIM)

Uses spreadsheets and programmable calculators to investigate limiting behavior in number patterns. (YDS)

Explores the relative strengths and weaknesses of the spreadsheet approach versus specialized mathematical programming software for solving a particular logic puzzle. (KHR)

Explores useful ways of teaching the volume of pyramids using cubic blocks and spreadsheets. Presents a lesson plan with teaching suggestions. (KHR)

The structure, execution, uses, and software specifications for this spreadsheet file are discussed. Availability and modifications of this program are described. (CW)

Considers alternative methods for using the computer in the intermediate macroeconomics course. Presents a flexible approach to using computer spreadsheets to illustrate the principal elements of macrotheory. Shows that the ability to fully integrate algebraic, numerical, and graphical presentations with electronic spreadsheets adds a significant…

Shows how to model Newton's method for approximating roots on a spreadsheet. (MKR)