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Five activities are presented in this student workbook on using the electronic calculator. Following the directions for using the machine, problems are given on multiplying and dividing, finding percentages, calculating the area of assorted polygons, changing fractions to decimals, and finding squares and square roots. (JH)

This paper demonstrates how calculators may be used to motivate a concept called infinite composition of functions. Several mathematical topics, such as continued square roots, continued fractions, and infinite products are treated and discussed as special cases. (Author/MK)

Two games and one activity designed to be used with a hand-held calculator are presented. (MK)

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

Designed for use by students at beginning high school through adult levels, this manual contains seventeen lessons on uses of the electronic hand calculator. Within each of the eight sections lessons presented include objectives, procedural information, examples, and problems to be solved. Following an introductory lesson to the calculator,…

Included are a detailed example of a calculator demonstration, the general principles to be followed in preparing a calculator demonstration, a list of demonstration topics for a calculus course, and some suggested topics for other courses. (MK)

A community college mathematics course is discussed in terms of type of student, content and goals. Particular attention is given to the role of the calculator in community college remedial mathematics courses. (MK)

Some of the changes in mathematics curriculum and pedagogy suggested by the calculator are described and discussed. (MK)

The author discusses the use of calculators in calculus classes and difficulties caused by roundoff errors. References for advanced follow-up topics are given. (Author/MK)

Seven activities are presented in this student workbook designed for an exploration of small business ownership and the use of the calculator in this career. Included are simulated situations in which students must use a calculator to compute property taxes; estimate payroll taxes and franchise taxes; compute pricing, approximate salaries,…

Two posters that can provide simulated problem-solving experiences at a corner store are provided. (MK)

Four problems are presented and solutions using a calculator are illustrated. (MK)

Suggests a number of guidelines to serve as a basis for policy on the use of hand-held calculators in the elementary school. (MP)

Several examples are given to show that the calculator can be a tool to enhance mathematical understanding. Expressing rational numbers (fractions) as decimals provides the content focus. (MNS)