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Goodson, Bobby – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
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)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Instruction, Number Concepts
Zimmermann, Mark – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Algorithms for generating random numbers are discussed along with disadvantages. A program for a programable calculator is given that overcomes those disadvantages. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Fractions
Billings, Karen; Moursund, David – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The first part in the serialized version of a book on the use of calculators for problem solving is presented. It contains prefaces for teachers and students and a chapter on getting started which includes topics such as symmetries, operations, powers, and chaining. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Wilson, Jim – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
A short set of materials is presented on loops. Three worksheets illustrate loops with paper and pencil, calculator, and computer, respectively. A computer program is given. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Programs, Computers
Reiland, Robert J. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Presented and discussed is a program for a programable calculator that predicts the altitude achieveable by a model rocket. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Force, Motion
Scott, Douglas E. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
A method for finding any integral root of a number using a four-function calculator is given, along with a justification of the method and root-finding exercises. (MN)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Instructional Materials
Jurgensen, Marlinde – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The calculator is used in conjunction with the measurement of the sides of right triangles to discover the Pythagorean property. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Geometry, Instruction
Billings, Karen; Moursund, David – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Chapter two of the book, "Problem Solving with Calculators,"is presented. Topics covered include parts of a problem, steps in problem solving, guessing, and methods of calculation. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Calculators, Computation, Instruction
Goodson, Bobby – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
This bibliography lists books containing classroom-ready materials that can be used in conjunction with routine mathematics lessons. A description is given of six of these books. (MP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Calculators, Computation
Shin, Joseph – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Results are given of a 14-question survey of students related to the use of calculators in school. The use of mathematical tables as opposed to calculators is discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Calculators, Computation, Educational Research