Monograph,  No. 8,  Publications,  Technology

Elementary Mathematics and the Computer

Monograph No. 8: Microcomputer Development

September 1982

Publication of the Mathematics Council of The Alberta Teachers’ Association

31 – 33

Elementary Mathematics and the Computer

Denyse Forman

How useful are Computer-Assisted Instruction ( CAI) and Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) in an elementary mathematics program?

In an elementary mathematics program, a significant portion of a teacher’s time is spent in monitoring and developing drill and practice activities which are intended to thoroughly acquaint students with newly introduced material and to constantly review the old.