This NATO volume in the Special Programme on Advanced Educational Technology brings together world leaders in the use of advanced technologies in the teaching of mathematics and science. The papers cover a wide range of fields, including mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, chemistry, and biology.

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1. Advanced Technologies in the Teaching of Science.- Using Technology to Teach Thermodynamics: Achieving Integrated Understanding.- LEGO/Logo and Electronic Bricks: Creating a Scienceland for Children.- Modelling and Theory Building: Technology in Support of Student Theorizing.- Courseware for Introductory Foundations of Computer Science.- Learning Electricity and Cognitive Modeling.- The Didactic Potential of Computer Aided Modeling for Physics Education.- The Computer as a Conceptual Lab: Learning Dynamics with an Exploratory Environment.- Oscillating Reactions: Cognitive Theory Approach.- Intelligent Learning Technology for Science Learning.- The Use of Interactive Software for the Exploration of Simple Feedback Systems.- Teaching Operations Research Using Home Made Software.- Learning Problem Solving Through Computer Programming.- Interactive Learning and Biology: A Hypermedia Approach.- 2. Advanced Technologies in the Teaching of Mathematics.- Interrelationships Between Mind and Computer: Processes, Images, Symbols.- Deconstructing Microworlds.- Productivity Tools as an Integrated Modeling and Problem Solving Environment.- Software to Think With: The Case of Algebra.- Understanding Concepts in Algebra Using Linked Representation Tools.- Computers in Teaching and Learning Discrete Mathematics and Abstract Algebra.- Symbolic Computation Systems and Algebraic, and Numerical Viewpoints in Elementary Calculus.- Experiences of Computer Laboratory in Mathematics Teaching.- Mathematics and Technologies.- Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Mathematics: A Survey of What's Going on in France.- The Computer: Some Changes in Mathematics Teaching and Learning 6 8.- An Introductory Course in Quantitative Methods: Computers in the Teaching of Problem Solving to CollegeStudents.- Biographies.