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Keywords
Chemistry--Study and teaching;
Abstract
The use of inductive or inquiry techniques in the teaching of science has been emphasized. A possible technological aid to the inquiry process is the electronic computer. A review of the literature in this area led to the development of two program processors, one to produce simulated experiments, the other to generate problems for student use.
The first processor, SIM/G, can be used to produce tables or charts. Five sample programs were prepared to illustrate the use of the SIM/G processor. Directions for use of the processor have been given. Documentation has included both a complete verbal explanation and a logical flow chart.
The second processor, PGP/G, can be used to prepare a variety of problem situations. Four sample programs were prepared to illustrate the PGP/G processor. As with SIM/G, directions for use and extensive documentation have been provided.
Three random number FUNCTION subroutines have been written to accompany each processor. An explanation of each subroutine plus examples of random numbers produced by each subroutine has been given.
Both processors have been written in FORTRAN IV Level G. Each has been designed to minimize the additional programming effort required by the user. The knowledge of the FORTRAN IV language required by the user will vary with the specific application. A list of suggested programs which might be written using the processors has been given for the prospective user.
Year of Submission
1971
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies
Department
Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations
First Advisor
Walter D. DeKock
Date Original
1971
Object Description
1 PDF file (200 pages)
Copyright
©1971 Lloyd V. Gayman
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Gayman, Lloyd V., "Two Program Processors for the Preparation of Instructional Materials in Chemistry" (1971). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 1564.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/1564
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