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The Loss of Accuracy: Pitfalls and Implications for Mathematics Instruction.

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Glidden, Peter Lochiel – Mathematics Teacher, 1992

Offers examples of loss of accuracy when using digital computing devices. Discusses causes for loss of accuracy and methods of preventing loss. Presents implications that loss of accuracy has for mathematics instruction. (MDH)

Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Mathematics Education

Factorialsum Number Chains.

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Lamb, John, Jr. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989

Describes several phenomena in which interesting properties of numbers are demonstrated. Includes discussions of amicable, perfect, and sociable numbers. Presents computer programs for conducting a number chain search. (RT)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics