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Wayrik, John J. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Instructions are given for using and programing programable calculators. Several problems and examples are given that include topics such as temperature conversion, estimation, and number operations. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Course Descriptions, Elementary Education
Jewell, Wallace F., Jr. – MATYC Journal, 1979
A description is given of an approach to teaching a remedial mathematics course using calculators as a complete substitute for paper-and-pencil calculation. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation, Course Descriptions
Administrative Coll. of Papua New Guinea, Boroko. – 1983
A course is described which was designed to: (1) teach correct use of the calculator; (2) teach appropriate techniques for solving arithmetic problems using the calculator; and (3) develop number sense in students through teaching of appropriate facts, concepts, and techniques to be carried out mentally without the calculator. (Number sense starts…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation
Download full textMcShane, Jane – 1972
The course was developed to instruct students in the use of mechanical and/or electronic printing calculators, electronic display calculators, and rotary calculators to solve special business problems with occupational proficiency. Included in the document are a list of performance objectives, a course content outline, suggested learning…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Calculators, Computation
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of Publications. – 1985
This framework gives direction for the development of mathematics programs in California schools. The introductory chapter discusses expectations and responsibilities: problem solving, calculator technology, computational skills, estimation and mental arithmetic, and computers in mathematics education; implementation of the recommended program,…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computers, Course Descriptions
Shufelt, Gwen, Ed.; Smart, James R., Ed. – 1983
This National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Yearbook shows how NCTM's recommendations for improving mathematics education--contained in the booklet, An Agenda for Action--are being implemented in schools. The 27 articles are grouped under 8 headings, corresponding to the 8 recommendations in the Agenda. The articles apply to all levels…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Calculators, Computation, Computers
South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. Office of Vocational Education. – 1984
Developed for use in teaching a two-semester, one-unit course, this course guide is intended to aid the high school instructor in teaching mathematical problem-solving and computational skills to vocational education students. The state-adopted textbook for general mathematics III, "Applied General Mathematics" serves as the major…
Descriptors: Algebra, Behavioral Objectives, Calculators, Computation
