In order to devise an aid for the teaching of formal languages and automata theory, a system was developed which allows a student to design, test, and change automata in an interactive manner. This process permits the user to observe the step-by-step operation of a defined automaton and to correct or alter its operation. Thus, the need for lengthy…

This report describes the objectives of the Boston College Mathematics Institute and its activities to date. The contents include summaries of the programs of all the campus institutes held between 1957 and 1968; outlines of the instructional materials produced during this period; information on the Computer Research Center; and plans for future…

A survey was conducted to determine the extent to which electronic data processing (EDP) equipment is used by state education agencies, to define the applications being made of EDP equipment by state education agencies, and to estimate future activities required of state education agencies for systematic analysis of management information. The…

Reported are the results of an investigation of the effects of programing a computer in a seventh grade mathematics class. Two treatments were conducted during two successive years. The students in the treatment group used the programing language BASIC to write computer algorithms following supplemental instruction. The mathematical content was…

GENTRAS (General Training System) is a computer-based training model for the Marine Corps which makes use of a systems approach. The model defines the skill levels applicable for career growth and classifies and defines the training needed for this growth. It also provides a training cost subsystem which will provide a more efficient means of…

This is the second half of the course described in SE 013 166. The chapter headings are: (10) Sample surveys; (11) Analysis of variance; (12) Use of analysis of variance for adjustment of data; (13) Exploratory data analysis; (14) Plotting and computing; (15) Logit regression for binary data; (16) Transformations and distribution-free inference;…

This third paper in a set on computer usage in mathematics education provides an annotated listing of selected books, articles, and other documents on computers. Entries are organized by topics: the general educational role of computers; computer languages and programming; and mathematics instruction applications, including teaching about…

The Computerized Vocational Information System (CVIS) at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois, uses the computer as a tool to help each student explore a wide range of occupations and educational opportunities with some feedback from his own record of ability, achievement, and interest. Computer-based guidance systems are considered a…

This monograph outlines the experiences of one school district when it acquired a computer capability. The document should prove useful to other school districts or educational institutions involved in the process of deciding how best to utilize computer technology. The study observes and documents the procedures commonly used by most schoolmen as…

This document describes the development and implementation of a computer based registration and scheduling information system at Northern Illinois University. Because of personnel shortages, the University sought and received help from commercial computer firms. Implementation of scheduling, registration, and billing systems was accomplished in a…

This computer program is designed to optimize a Cobb-Douglas type of production function. The user of this program may choose isoquants and/or the expansion path for a Cobb-Douglas type of production function with up to nine resources. An expansion path is the combination of quantities of each resource that minimizes the cost at each production…

Diminishing financial resources have decreased the availability of individual counseling and instructional services. It therefore becomes more critical to accurately identify those students most likely to need specialized treatment. The model presented here is designed to extend various socio-psychological concepts based on environmental cause…

THIS LECTURE, PRESENTED NOVEMBER 16, 1965, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, WAS THE SEVENTH IN A SERIES ENTITLED "EDUCATION IN AMERICA--THE CONTINUING CHALLENGES." THREE AREAS WERE DISCUSSED WHICH RELATE TO THE FORCES EXPECTED TO INFLUENCE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS--(1) THE INDIVIDUALIZATION OF INSTRUCTION, (2) COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION,…

Noting the disappointing results of past experimentation with computer modeling technology in higher education, the author discusses developments which promise potential: communication between model builders and users, interaction between large- and small-scale models, interface with operating data systems, emphasis on outcomes, and continued…

A 2-semester undergraduate sociology course in empirical techniques and computer analysis is described which permits the student maximum freedom in his choice of a research problem while encouraging him to use both a statistical design and a computer analysis to test his hypotheses. (JT)