Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching articles

Recent articles from Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Technology as a medium for elementary preteachers' problem-posing experience in mathematics.
December 22, 2006... This article attempts to extend current research and development activities related to the use of technology in problem posing, to early grades mathematics. It is motivated by the authors' work with elementary preservice teachers toward this goal, both at the graduate and undergraduate...

Introducing nondeterminism.(computational models)
December 22, 2006... Nondeterminism is an essential concept in mathematics and one of the important concepts in computer science. It is also among the most abstract ones. Thus, many students find it difficult to cope with. In this article, we describe some didactic considerations, which guided the development of...

Computer use and mathematical literacy: an analysis of existing and potential relationships.
December 22, 2006... This article explores the existing and potential relationships between computer use and mathematical literacy. Specifically focusing on data obtained from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), the article describes some analyses of educational practices in U.S. schools in...

The impact of virtual manipulatives on first grade geometry instruction and learning.
December 22, 2006... This study investigated the impact of virtual manipulatives on first grade students' academic achievement as well as on student attitudes, behaviors, and interactions. Thirty-one (31) first grade students were randomly assigned to either a treatment or control group. Both groups studied...

A treatment of computational precision, number representation, and large integers in an introductory Fortran course.
September 22, 2006... Computational precision is sometimes given short shrift in a first programming course. Treating this topic requires discussing integer and floating-point number representations and inaccuracies that may result from their use. An example of a moderately simple programming problem from...