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Peer reviewedDe Jong, Kees A. – Journal of Geological Education, 1975
Descriptors: Calculators, College Science, Educational Media, Geology
Download full textBarrett, Ray; Keefe, Michael – 1974
This brief report describes an exploratory pilot project in which sixth-grade students used hand-held calculators throughout the school year. The report includes guidelines on the purchase and use of calculators as well as advice on gaining community support for such a project. Issues related to classroom management are discussed; in particular,…
Descriptors: Calculators, Educational Experiments, Educational Media, Elementary Education
D'Ambrosio, Ubiratan – 1977
This paper notes three objections to the use of hand-held calculators in schools: they would (1) block reasoning, (2) make individuals machine-dependent, and (3) broaden the gap between developed and underdeveloped nations. Each is addressed, with specific examples used to refute them. The belief is strongly expressed that calculators can aid in…
Descriptors: Calculators, Developing Nations, Educational Change, Educational Media
Peer reviewedHoldsworth, 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
