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Peer reviewedNievergelt, Yves – American Mathematical Monthly, 1991
Described are ways that errors of magnitude can be unwittingly caused when using various supercalculator algorithms to solve linear systems of equations that are represented by nearly singular matrices. Precautionary measures for the unwary student are included. (JJK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, College Mathematics, Higher Education
Carlisle, Earnest – 1986
A procedure is described that enables students to perform operations on fractions with a calculator, expressing the answer as a fraction. Patterns using paper-and-pencil procedures for each operation with fractions are presented. A microcomputer software program illustrates how the answer can be found using integer values of the numerators and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMercer, Joseph – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Raises and responds to questions about what and how to teach mathematics with the availability of calculators to all students. Discusses whether students need basic facts, mechanical skills, and knowledge of computational algorithms. Argues that students need to develop number sense and analytical skills using simple, symbolic, and graphing…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Calculators, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedStraker, Anita – Mathematics in School, 1986
The first aim in school might be to help children become more aware of the algorithmic processes they use; then, ensure that they can devise algorithms and define them. Many examples of how these aims can be met are given, including the use of calculators and computers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedBezuszka, Stanley J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
A "neat and general" divisibility algorithm for prime numbers is presented. Five illustrative examples are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedDence, Joseph B.; Dence, Thomas P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Presents an algorithm to estimate pi by approximating a unit circle with a sequence of inscribed regular polygons. Demonstrates the application of the algorithm with a hand-held calculator and an Apple computer. Provides a program to calculate pi in Pascal programing language. (12 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Area, Calculators, Computation
Eckert, Paul; And Others – 1989
The objective of this presentation is to focus on the use of a hand-held graphics calculator. The specific machine referred to in this monograph is the Casio fx-7000G, chosen because of its low cost, its large viewing screen, its versatility, and its simple operation. Sections include: (1) "Basic Operations with the Casio fx-7000G"; (2) "Graphical…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Burrows, Enid R. – 1990
This monograph is aimed at helping the reader understand the built-in logic of various calculator operating systems. It is an outgrowth of workshop contacts with in-service and pre-service teachers of mathematics and is in response to their request for a book on the subject of calculator logic systems and calculator algorithms. The mathematical…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation
