An algorithm is given for computing the cube root of any real number on a calculator. (DT)

Ways of using the calculator as a vehicle for investigating one aspect of the square root concept are illustrated. (MK)

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)

The objective of this activity is to provide a calculator experience developing and reinforcing the concept of order of operations. Three worksheets are provided that are suitable for reproduction for classroom use. Teacher instructions and answers are provided. (MP)

This section contains brief articles on triangular differences, when one is not equal to one, using calculators to check solutions of quadratic equations, and a county agents' problem. (MNS)

Provided is an activity designed to give grades 7-12 students opportunities to discover numerical patterns and to derive general conclusions from observing data. The activity focuses attention on patterns in products such as 33x34, 333x334, and 3333x3334. Three worksheets and answers are included. (JN)

A method is presented for determining cube roots on a calculator with square root facility that has a rapid rate of convergence. (MP)

Examples given for uses for the calculator exchange key include: generation of the Fibonacci sequence and geometric series, determination of square roots, and the chief use of the function, which is to interchange the numerator and denominator of a fraction. (MK)

Presents the general postage-stamp problem on Diophantine equations. Discusses ways to uncover all solutions to the problem. (ASK)

These worksheets deal with sums of numbers. Students are asked to find the relationship between the last number in the series, the number of addends, and the sum. (MP)

Suggestions are given concerning the use of the pocket calculator for computations that are too trivial to be processed by a computer but too time-consuming for manual calculation. Several examples from arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus are included. (DT)

Explorations of problems involving the zero power are presented as routes through which instructors can take their students to reduce pupil uneasiness with the concept. Initial examination begins with routines for calculators, and discussion proceeds to more formal mathematics to generate more support for the definition of zero power. (MP)

A method of finding large primes is described. High school students can use the test using hand calculators, or by programing a computer. (SD)

This teaching guide contains material, for students in grades 6-9, in which a calculator is used in exploring and developing generalizations about quotient patterns generated from various polygons drawn on a hundred square. Includes suggested procedures and four ready-to-duplicate student worksheets. (JN)