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Peer reviewedGlidden, Peter Lochiel – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Offers examples of loss of accuracy when using digital computing devices. Discusses causes for loss of accuracy and methods of preventing loss. Presents implications that loss of accuracy has for mathematics instruction. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedLamb, John, Jr. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes several phenomena in which interesting properties of numbers are demonstrated. Includes discussions of amicable, perfect, and sociable numbers. Presents computer programs for conducting a number chain search. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics
Peer reviewedEcker, Michael W. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Describes three games that one can play with or without a computer involving arithmetic, strategy, and problem solving techniques. Lists an abbreviated program for BASIC. Provides information on availability of the variable number game and the ARITHMETICULATOR which does calculations of large numbers and runs on IBM PCs. (RT)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics
