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Estimation and Mental Arithmetic: Important Components of Computation
Trafton, Paul R. – NCTM Yearbook, 1978
The need to include proficiency with estimation and mental arithmetic as goals for the study of computation is presented. Approaches and guidelines are described for developing these skills.
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
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
Chisanbop: Just Another Kind of Finger Reckoning?
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Knifong, J. Dan; Burton, Grace M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
Considerations of the history of similar techniques and the structure of the method itself are used to discuss this question. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
A Mathematical Finger Exercise.
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Kent, David – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A discussion is given of a method of finger reckoning in which the numbers one through ten are represented by one's fingers. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Finger Multiplication.
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Balin, Fred – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A method of multiplying using fingers is described and an explanation given. The method is then generalized to other number bases. (MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
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
Math in the Shade.
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Beede, Rudy B. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Directions are given for preparing a puzzle that may be used to provide practice in computation. (MP)
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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
Rational Counting.
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Liedtke, W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Thinking strategies that are related to counting are discussed and activities that are necessary for the understanding of number and counting are suggested. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Computation, Concept Formation, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Mathematics
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
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