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)

Repeatedly taking the square root with a calculator yields numbers with logarithmic-type properties, which can be used to define the logarithm functions. (MP)

Comparing calendar years and planetary years serves as the basis of a calculator problem. (MP)

A program is presented which enables a programable calculator to become a device to check the arithmetic computational skills of students. (MP)

Directions are given for preparing a puzzle that may be used to provide practice in computation. (MP)

Using the calculator to do addition and multiplication in base 2 is discussed, with the stress on how to change numbers from one base to another using the calculator. (MNS)

An activity is described for introducing some fundamental notions in inferential statistics to students in elementary high school statistics courses. (MP)

Provides measurement, estimation, and data analysis activities for grades three to four and five to six using boxes of cereal and containers of frozen yogurt. (MKR)

Describes activities using students' names to teach concepts of counting, measuring, and predicting. (HTH)

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)

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)

Shortcuts to use when performing operations with the calculator are given. Algorithms discussed include reciprocals, powers, parentheses, infinite series, and synthetic division. (MP)

Activities with number cards can provide a wide variety of exploratory experience. Sequences, addition, subtraction, counting and change, and arrays with number cards are discussed. (MNS)

Several activities are suggested in which children practice computation as a purposeful part of that activity. (DT)

The importance of having children manipulate small objects that can be grouped, arranged, and counted is discussed. Learning activities for one-to-one correspondence, numerals, and the four operations are given. (MNS)