The first part in the serialized version of a book on the use of calculators for problem solving is presented. It contains prefaces for teachers and students and a chapter on getting started which includes topics such as symmetries, operations, powers, and chaining. (MP)

A short set of materials is presented on loops. Three worksheets illustrate loops with paper and pencil, calculator, and computer, respectively. A computer program is given. (MP)

Presented and discussed is a program for a programable calculator that predicts the altitude achieveable by a model rocket. (MP)

Six common fears that prevent school use of calculators are discussed. Included are a number of positive uses of calculators in the primary grades that teach new concepts rather than simply reinforce those already learned. (MP)

An algorithm for the calculator is given for determining the day of the week for any date. An instructional sheet, a worksheet, and a BASIC program are included. (MP)

A method for finding any integral root of a number using a four-function calculator is given, along with a justification of the method and root-finding exercises. (MN)

The programable calculator is suggested as a means of introducing elementary school students to certain features of computers. A one-hour presentation is described. (MP)

The calculator is used in conjunction with the measurement of the sides of right triangles to discover the Pythagorean property. (MP)

Chapter two of the book, "Problem Solving with Calculators,"is presented. Topics covered include parts of a problem, steps in problem solving, guessing, and methods of calculation. (MP)

An activity unit is presented in which the minicalculator is used in determining the student's paces or steps per kilometer and their measuring distances. (MN)

This bibliography lists books containing classroom-ready materials that can be used in conjunction with routine mathematics lessons. A description is given of six of these books. (MP)

Results are given of a 14-question survey of students related to the use of calculators in school. The use of mathematical tables as opposed to calculators is discussed. (MP)

The authors present a teaching module designed to allow students to convert fractions to decimals using any four function calculator, do the prime factorization of the denominator with the calculator, and find patterns formed by the denominators of the fractions that are terminating decimals. (MN)

This is the fourth installment of a "teach yourself" style workbook about simple four function calculators and elementary concepts in computer programing. This installment introduces mixed operations. (MN)