ERIC Number: ED275497
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Jul
Pages: 129
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SPINOFFS: Mathematics and Science Computer Learning Experiences.
Nye, Barbara A.; West, Barbara A.
The premise behind this document is that a generation gap is opening between 8-year-olds and 16-year-olds in terms of technological respect, ease of hardware usage, and understanding of process tools. Therefore, this publication seeks to develop awareness and skills with data bases, computer graphics, programming, spreadsheets, simulations, problem solving, computer-assisted instruction, and other computer uses in mathematics and science in the early elementary grades. Teachers from five school systems in Tennessee explored appropriate hardware and software to develop technology-based learning as an integrated part of the elementary school classroom environment. Science and mathematics software was field-tested in 31 classrooms in kindergarten and grades 1-3. More than 100 pieces of software were reviewed, using 12 criteria. The reviews include title, publisher, price, summary of curriculum recommendations, intended use, how to load and command functions, curriculum possibilities, and learning center activities. Information on related teacher inservice activities and learning centers is included. Sections then concern science software reviews with and without curriculum activities and mathematics software reviews with and without curriculum activities. A listing of software paralleling the goals and strands of Tennessee's "Basic Skills First Curriculum Guides" is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Primary Education, Science Instruction
Center for Training and Technical Assistance, Tennessee State University, 10th and Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203 ($20.00, $15.00 if ordering 5 or more).
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Nashville.
Authoring Institution: Tennessee State Univ., Nashville. Center for Training and Technical Assistance.
Identifiers - Location: Tennessee
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