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

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

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...

Computers and mathematical philosophies in educational trends.
September 22, 2006... The purpose of this article is five-fold: 1. To elaborate on mathematical pedagogy, the application of mathematics, the misunderstanding and the myth around this powerful language; 2. To explain the differences between theoretical...

The impact of web-based assessment and practice on students' mathematics learning attitudes.
September 22, 2006... This study investigates the effects of web-based assessment and practice on improving middle school students' mathematics learning attitudes. With the use of an experimental design and a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, the...

Learning life sciences: design and development of a virtual molecular biology learning lab.
September 22, 2006... The life sciences, in particular molecular genetics, have become a pivotal area of research and innovation, and at the same time are amongst the most controversially discussed in today's society. Despite this discussion, the demand for life...