Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching articles from March 2001

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching archives from March 2001

Fundamentals and Modern Technology Working Together.
March 22, 2001... While there are several excellent computer algebra systems on the market, which can greatly enhance understanding in some cases, this study showed some of the pitfalls of becoming overly confident in the solutions produced by these types of...

CalMaeth: An Interactive Learning System Focussing on the Diagnosis of Mathematical Misconceptions.
March 22, 2001... This article describes the operation of CalMaeth, a Web-based tutorial system, which is being used in teaching mathematics. The unique feature of CalMaeth is that it can provide detailed computer-generated diagnostic feedback for answers...

Constructivism in Computer Science Education [1].
March 22, 2001... Constructivism is a theory of learning, which claims that students construct knowledge rather than merely receive and store knowledge transmitted by the teacher. Constructivism has been extremely influential in science and mathematics...

Development and Formative Evaluation of a Multimedia Program Using Interpretive Research Methodology.
March 22, 2001... This article describes how formative evaluation provided by students and teachers interacting with a multimedia program led to the modification of the program design. The program was developed by a team at Curtin University in Western...

Taking It to the Field: The Authentic Integration of Mathematics and Technology in Inquiry-Based Science Instruction.
March 22, 2001... Students' understandings of science are greatly enhanced by exposure to real-world phenomena in field-based settings. Field-based learning provides students with opportunities for using inquiry to formulate questions about the nature of what...

First Year Engineering Students' Learning of Point of Tangency, Numerical Calculation of Gradients, and the Approximate Value of a Function at a Point through Computers.
March 22, 2001... This study investigated whether and how computers in realistic classroom settings could influence first year engineering students' learning of calculus. Four groups, including 147 students enrolled in calculus courses in four different...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 22, 2001... The following article published in JCMST, 19(3), 211-236 titled: Under the Microscope: Factors Influencing Student Outcomes in a Computer Integrated Classroom by Lyn Henderson, Yoram Eshet, and Joel Klemes incorrectly listed all author...