Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
July 2007 Volume 26, Number 3
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 4
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Evaluating the Effects of Competency-Based Web Learning on Self-Directed Learning Aptitudes
Chi-Cheng Chang, Institute of Technological & Vocational Education, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
"** Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2005 **" The main of the study is to evaluate the impact of the competency-based web learning material (CBWLM) on the self-directed learning aptitude (SDLA) ... More
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Computer as a medium for overcoming misconceptions in solving inequalities
Sergei Abramovich, State University of New York at Potsdam, United States; Amos Ehrlich, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Inequalities are considered among the most useful tools of investigation in pure and applied mathematics; yet their didactical aspects have not received much attention in mathematics education... More
pp. 181-196
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Using Technology To Teach Developmental African-American Algebra Students
Sandra Walker, Alabama State University, United States; Elizabeth Senger, Auburn University, United States
Algebra has been identified as the foundational course for all other mathematics courses. Yet, research has shown that African-American students are low achievers in all strands of mathematics ... More
pp. 217-231
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Diversity in Excellence Fostering Programs: The Case of the Informatics Olympiad
Ornit Sagy & Orit Hazzan, The Technion -- Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
This work examines the Israeli National Informatics - Computer Science (CS) Olympiad from the perspective of diversity. A conspicuous phenomena in this olympiad (as well as in other science... More
pp. 233-253