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Surveys of the Use of Hand Calculators in College Preparatory and College Science Classes.

Pfeiffenberger, G. Will; Zolandz, Ann Marie – 1989

The availability of relatively inexpensive hand calculators and microcomputers is believed to be having an important effect on the teaching of mathematics and science in the United States. The appropriateness of allowing the use of this technology on standardized tests has become a concern of educators and organizations involved in testing.…

Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, College Science, Higher Education

Implementing the Standards. Using Calculators in the Standardized Testing of Mathematics.

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Kenelly, John – Mathematics Teacher, 1990

Discussed are the need for standardized tests and the changes that will be needed for their proper implementation. The use of calculators on tests is advocated. Computer and calculator delivered examinations are also discussed. (KR)

Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education