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Carlisle, Earnest – 1986
A procedure is described that enables students to perform operations on fractions with a calculator, expressing the answer as a fraction. Patterns using paper-and-pencil procedures for each operation with fractions are presented. A microcomputer software program illustrates how the answer can be found using integer values of the numerators and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedGlidden, 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
Peer reviewedO'Neill, M. J. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1986
Some limitations of computing with calculators and computers are described, with particular reference to typical computations which might be performed by senior secondary school students. Types of errors, the laws of number, and intermediate round-offs are each illustrated, with conclusions and implications. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Error Patterns
Peer reviewedChristmann, Edwin P.; Badgett, John L. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1997
A study compared the effects of microcomputer-based software and hand-held calculators on the statistics achievement of 50 graduate students. Results showed no significant difference between computer and calculator groups or between genders but did show an interaction effect. Males using microcomputers outperformed 82% of females using…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Calculators, College Instruction, Computation
Peer reviewedDence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an algorithm to estimate pi by approximating a unit circle with a sequence of inscribed regular polygons. Demonstrates the application of the algorithm with a hand-held calculator and an Apple computer. Provides a program to calculate pi in Pascal programing language. (12 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Area, Calculators, Computation
Download full textHill, Shirley, Ed. – 1982
Issues in school mathematics programs are considered in this book. In the first section, mathematics education at the start of the decade is examined through two articles: a discussion of the status of mathematics programs and of prospects for the 80s, and an interpretation of the results of the second national mathematics assessment of the…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
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
