Describes the different types of scientific calculators and explains how graphic calculators can apply to chemical problems. (Contains 19 references.) (YDS)

Provides a simple routine which allows first-year physics students to use programmable calculators to solve otherwise complex electrostatic problems. These problems involve finding electrostatic potential and electric field on the axis of a uniformly charged ring. Modest programing skills are required of students. (DH)

Describes the use of calculator based laboratory (CBL) technology in monitoring the process of chemical reactions. Explains the estimation of infinity readings and criteria to choose t values. (YDS)

Presents compact algorithms, suitable for use with hand held calculators, for the calculation of potentiometric titration curves. (SL)

Presents an exact equation for calculating the volume of titrant as a function of the hydrogen ion concentration suitable for calculation on a hand held calculator. (SL)

Second part of an article describing the use of programmable calculators to solve complex physics problems. (SL)

Addresses issues related to the use of microcomputers for solving problems. Includes considerations of the impact of software availability, the nature of software for chemical education, general-purpose software, and dedicated software. (JN)

Describes a hand held calculator exercise for computing the Rydberg Constant accurately. (SL)

Describes the graphing calculator as a new graphical approach to standard physics problems. Presents a collision problem to illustrate its use. (JRH)

Presents four examples of physics problems that can be solved with a graphing calculator. Problems included deal with motion, harmonic oscillations, sound waves, and blackbody radiation. (JRH)

Reviews the use of hand held calculators as an alternative to computer assisted instruction at the secondary level in chemistry classes. (SL)

Develops an experimental teaching method emphasizing the nature of functions including graphical representation in an introductory college physics course (mechanics). Examines the effects of this method on student's problem solving and attitude toward physics. (YP)

Integrates mathematics and science by investigating the scientific application of the Polynomial Difference Theorem using data points from an experiment. Utilizes the different capabilities of the graphing calculator to investigate a problem whose solution is a second degree equation and makes connections between the mathematical concepts involved…