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Peer reviewedDemana, Franklin; Waits, Bert K. – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of graphing calculators for polar and parametric equations. Presents eight lines of the program for the graph of a parametric equation and 11 lines of the program for a graph of a polar equation. Illustrates the application of the programs for planetary motion and free-fall motion. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
Peer reviewedWiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Discusses the use of calculators to calculate multiple operations. Describes calculating procedures and provides four different types of examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedEcker, Michael W. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes mathematical problems which occur when using the computer as a calculator. Considers errors in BASIC calculation and the order of mathematical operations. Identifies errors in spreadsheet and calculator programs. Comments on sorting programs and provides a source for Mathemagical Black Holes. (MVL)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Graphics
Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G.; Edwards, Nancy Tanner – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Provides two activities. Discusses the use of a computer and a calculator for the activities. Presents BASIC and LOGO program for finding Pythagorean triples. Seven references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
