Illustrations are provided which show how some algebraic manipulations done prior to doing calculations can eliminate unnecessary storage of data, reduce the total number of needed steps, and avoid overflow. (MN)

This article describes techniques which enable the user of a comparatively simple calculator to perform calculations of cube roots, nth roots, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions, logarithms, and exponentials. (DT)

An algorithm is given for computing the cube root of any real number on a calculator. (DT)

Suggestions for using handheld calculators are given. Students can invent and check their own problems. The calculator can debug problems, provide practice, aid in developing concepts of place value, decimals, order of operations, powers of a number, and evaluation of formulas. (KM)

Suggestions are given for using the calculator in junior high classrooms. Square roots, factoring, and percentages are some topics discussed. A worksheet is included. (MP)

Instruction of three children using calculators for a ten-week period resulted in achievement gains. (MNS)

The method described here converts a given problem in a base other than ten to a related problem in base ten, solves the related problem in base ten, and converts the answer back to the original base. Limitations are discussed. (MP)

Activities are described in which the calculator is used for extending students' knowledge of place value and of basic arithmetic operations. (DT)

The objective of this activity is to provide a calculator experience developing and reinforcing the concept of order of operations. Three worksheets are provided that are suitable for reproduction for classroom use. Teacher instructions and answers are provided. (MP)

Procedures for using a calculator to check addition and subtraction problems in bases less than 10 are described. (SD)

A brief account of the controversial arrival of the use of the electronic calculator in schools and examinations in Scotland is given along with suggestions for future calculator usage. (MN)

A calculator activity, described as a bingo game, emphasizes speedy calculations as well as problem solving. (JT)

The place of binary arithmetic in the curriculum is discussed, then uses of binary coding for methods of automatic error correction in computers and calculators are analyzed. (DT)