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Liang, Jiajuan; Pan, William S. Y. – American Journal of Business Education, 2009
MATLAB is a powerful package for numerical computation. MATLAB contains a rich pool of mathematical functions and provides flexible plotting functions for illustrating mathematical solutions. The course of calculus-based business mathematics consists of two major topics: 1) derivative and its applications in business; and 2) integration and its…
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Education, Business Administration Education, Undergraduate Students
Bouck, Emily C.; Flanagan, Sara – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2009
Technology is a natural part of education for all students across a variety of subjects, including mathematics, as educators work to prepare students for tomorrow's work force and align their curriculum and teaching with national standards such those developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM, 2000). This article reviews…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Secondary School Mathematics, National Standards
Thiagarajan, Sivasailam – Simulation/Gaming/News, 1975
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Educational Games
Jun, Youngcook – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2004
The electronic medium suitable for mathematics learning and teaching is often designed with a notebook interface provided in a computer algebra system. Such a notebook interface facilitates a workspace for mathematical activities along with an online help system. In this paper, the proposed feature is implemented in the Mathematica's notebook…
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Software

Holdsworth, David – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1977
Reviews the use of hand held calculators as an alternative to computer assisted instruction at the secondary level in chemistry classes. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education

Leigh-Lancaster, David – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 1996
Considers the use of technology, particularly programmable or graphics calculators and computer software, in the transition years from secondary to higher education. Discusses use of software systems like Mathematica in the extended investigative, problem solving, and modeling Common Assessment Tasks of the Victorian Certificate of Education.…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Foreign Countries

Bridger, Maxine – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Utilizes a computer-generated graph to solve an equation for methods using trigonometric tables or less sophisticated calculators would likely fail because of round-off errors and limitations of the instruments. Discusses how this new technology can be utilized in mathematics instruction. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts

Austin, Joe Dan – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents several problems that use calculator or computer-generated graphs of the absolute value function as related to the maximum and minimum functions to illustrate the statistical concepts of range, median, mean, and variance. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, Functions (Mathematics)
Anderson, Ronald M. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1983
This Texas Tech University computer literacy course designed for preservice elementary and middle school mathematics teachers lacking a technological orientation facilitates their computer introduction through preliminary use of calculators. Course development, philosophy, and course segments are outlined with emphasis on the sequence in which…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Course Content

Connors, Mary Ann – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1997
Educators need to learn more about the impact of computers and calculators on content and methods of college mathematics instruction. Experience suggests this interactive technology encourages active participation in learning, resulting in learner sense of ownership. Technology allows visualization, promotes exploration of various methods of…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Calculators, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction

Schielack, Jane F. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Discussed is the importance of incorporating calculators and computers into the primary grades. Number concepts, counting skills, place-value, basic operations, problem-solving, and higher order thinking skills can be reinforced by using calculators and computers along with manipulatives. (KR)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics

Lynch, Joan K.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1989
Describes the results of three years of field-work and the prospects for change in algebra teaching as a consequence of using computers and calculators. Summarizes the structure of text materials, classroom organization, and students' responsibilities. (YP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Clayton, Gypsy Abbott; And Others – 1990
Several competencies and instructional strategies necessary to accommodate the changing role of teachers of mathematics at middle-school level are described. Also provided are teacher-generated and teacher-tested instructional activities that can be used to facilitate student success in learning mathematical concepts. After describing the…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Diagnostic Teaching, Mathematics Curriculum
Kennedy, Leonard M.; Tipps, Steve – 1988
This combination methods and resource book is written for preservice and inservice teachers of mathematics in the elementary school. It presents a program based on the research of the learning theories of Piaget, Brownell, Deines, Skemp, and Gagne and on successful classroom practices. The 14 chapters deal with: (1) "Mathematics in the Elementary…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Planning, Elementary Education
Higgins, Jon L.; Kirschner, Vicky – 1981
Suggestions for using four-function calculators, programmable calculators, and microcomputers are considered in this collection of 36 articles. The first section contains articles considering general implications for mathematics curricula implied by the freedom calculators offer students from routine computation, enabling them to focus on results…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Elementary School Mathematics