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Calculator Graphing.
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Miller, William A.; Hazekamp, Donald W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The calculator is used to obtain values for use in graphing curves. Three worksheets are included. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Graphs, Instruction
Calculator Calculations.
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Russakoff, Andrew – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
An example is given of a class of problems whose solutions require the use of a scientific calculator in order to plot the graphs. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Graphs
Who Is Quickest with Mind and Fingers?
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Kerr, Steven D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
Described is a calculator race that is designed to require a fast touch with the calculator and also the ability to apply mathematical knowledge. Sample questions are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Games, Instruction
An Exploration with a Calculator.
Willson, William Wynne – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Repeatedly taking the square root with a calculator yields numbers with logarithmic-type properties, which can be used to define the logarithm functions. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation, Instruction
Earth and the Calendar.
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Jamski, William D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1978
Comparing calendar years and planetary years serves as the basis of a calculator problem. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
The Programable Calculator--An Inexpensive Teaching Machine.
Hallden-Abberton, Patti; Waits, Bert K. – MATYC Journal, 1978
A program is presented which enables a programable calculator to become a device to check the arithmetic computational skills of students. (MP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education
Intuitive Statistical Inference.
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Kissane, Barry V. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
An activity is described for introducing some fundamental notions in inferential statistics to students in elementary high school statistics courses. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Instruction, Learning Activities
Ideas.
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Ockenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
These worksheets represent gameboards designed to provide practice in estimation using a calculator. Worksheets are presented for estimation in addition, sums and differences, products, and quotients. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Efficient Algorithms for the Calculator.
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Friedlander, Richard J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Shortcuts to use when performing operations with the calculator are given. Algorithms discussed include reciprocals, powers, parentheses, infinite series, and synthetic division. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Educational Media
"It's What You Do First That Counts...".
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Lappan, Glenda; Winter, M. J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Five calculator activities are described that are designed to explore ordered operations. Suggestions are given on mathematical objectives, strategies for solving, and possible extensions or follow-up activities. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Coloured Rods, A Calculator and Decimals.
Knowles, Frank – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
An account is given of the use of the calculator and Cuisenaire rods in examining decimals that result from the division of whole numbers. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Decimal Fractions, Division, Elementary Education
Calculators in the Classroom
Russell, Sheila – Mathematics Teaching, 1977
Activities are described in which the calculator is used for extending students' knowledge of place value and of basic arithmetic operations. (DT)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Some Monadic/Diadic Combos. Project Paper 77-6.
Weaver, J. F. – 1977
The calculator is used to explore the distributive property of a unary operator over a binary operator. This is an extension of an earlier paper. The emphasis is on student discovery of the property for various combinations of the operators. Instructional material contained in the report include a reference sheet of questions for potential…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Discovery Learning
Calculators in the Classroom: A Selected Bibliography.
Grinstein, Louise S. – MATYC Journal, 1978
Thirty-two references are included in this annotated listing presented in two sections: books and pamphlets, and periodicals.
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Calculators, Computation
A Short Presentation in "Computer Literacy" Using Programmable Calculators.
Wayrik, John J. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The programable calculator is suggested as a means of introducing elementary school students to certain features of computers. A one-hour presentation is described. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computers, Curriculum
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