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Wavrik, John J. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
A game for the HP-25 programable calculator is discussed. The objectives of the game are to introduce angle measurement and the rudiments of trigonometry. A program for the game is given. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Games
Peer reviewedHoldsworth, David – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1977
Described is the use of calculators in two experiments. In the first, students determine the relative atomic mass of magnesium. In the second, students use a calculator to determine a constant for gaseous concentrations of two reactants and the product at equilibrium. (AJ)
Descriptors: Calculators, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMiller, William A.; Hazekamp, Donald W. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The calculator is used to obtain values for use in graphing curves. Three worksheets are included. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Graphs, Instruction
Peer reviewedRussakoff, Andrew – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
An example is given of a class of problems whose solutions require the use of a scientific calculator in order to plot the graphs. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Graphs
Peer reviewedKerr, Steven D. – Mathematics Teacher, 1979
Described is a calculator race that is designed to require a fast touch with the calculator and also the ability to apply mathematical knowledge. Sample questions are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Games, Instruction
Willson, William Wynne – Mathematics Teaching, 1978
Repeatedly taking the square root with a calculator yields numbers with logarithmic-type properties, which can be used to define the logarithm functions. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation, Instruction
Peer reviewedJamski, William D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1978
Comparing calendar years and planetary years serves as the basis of a calculator problem. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Hallden-Abberton, Patti; Waits, Bert K. – MATYC Journal, 1978
A program is presented which enables a programable calculator to become a device to check the arithmetic computational skills of students. (MP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKissane, Barry V. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
An activity is described for introducing some fundamental notions in inferential statistics to students in elementary high school statistics courses. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedOckenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
These worksheets represent gameboards designed to provide practice in estimation using a calculator. Worksheets are presented for estimation in addition, sums and differences, products, and quotients. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedFriedlander, Richard J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Shortcuts to use when performing operations with the calculator are given. Algorithms discussed include reciprocals, powers, parentheses, infinite series, and synthetic division. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Educational Media
Peer reviewedLappan, Glenda; Winter, M. J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Five calculator activities are described that are designed to explore ordered operations. Suggestions are given on mathematical objectives, strategies for solving, and possible extensions or follow-up activities. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Knowles, Frank – Mathematics Teaching, 1979
An account is given of the use of the calculator and Cuisenaire rods in examining decimals that result from the division of whole numbers. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Decimal Fractions, Division, Elementary Education
Russell, Sheila – Mathematics Teaching, 1977
Activities are described in which the calculator is used for extending students' knowledge of place value and of basic arithmetic operations. (DT)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities
Grinstein, Louise S. – MATYC Journal, 1978
Thirty-two references are included in this annotated listing presented in two sections: books and pamphlets, and periodicals.
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Calculators, Computation
