Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching articles from March 2006

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching archives from March 2006

Equations with parameters: a locus approach.
March 22, 2006... This article introduces technology-based teaching ideas that facilitate the development of qualitative reasoning techniques in the context of quadratic equations with parameters. It reflects on activities designed for and used with prospective...

An enhanced studio physics model: which technologies are productive?
March 22, 2006... The notion of problem-based physics laboratories enhanced by computer technology has been coined "studio physics" (Wilson, 1994) and has been practised at various institutions for some time (Cummings, Marx, Thornton, & Kuhl, 1999; Williams,...

Fostering mathematical discourse in online asynchronous discussions: an analysis of instructor interventions.
March 22, 2006... The purpose of this article is to describe a typology of instructor discourse interventions to enhance mathematical discourse in online asynchronous discussions in a statistics course for teachers. A completely asynchronous model of distance...

Factors that encourage or inhibit computer use for secondary mathematics teaching (1).
March 22, 2006... Included in contemporary mathematics curricula is the expectation that mathematics teachers will use technology--computers and calculators--in their classrooms. It is widely believed in Australian educational circles and in society at large...