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Bone, Dorothea – Independent School, 1981
Describes the development of computers and calculators, noting intitial resistance to and later acceptance of calculators in the classroom. Advocates teaching children to perform simple calculations and stresses estimation skills over speed and accuracy for doing long, complicated computations. Includes recommendations for classroom calculator use…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
May, Lola J. – Teaching Pre K-8, 1994
Describes three approaches teachers can use to help students understand the computation of numbers: calculator explorations, problem solving, and discussion topics. Specific examples are provided for primary and upper grades. (MDM)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Classroom Techniques, Computation
Heid, M. Kathleen; And Others – 1989
Mathematics competitions are a popular extracurricular activity for students at all grade levels. This booklet outlines some of the logistical and structural issues that competition organizers, administrators, coaches, and question writers face when they incorporate calculators into their competitions. Main topics included are: (1) "Decisions…
Descriptors: Calculators, Competition, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics
Wiebe, James H. – 1988
This book is based on the underlying philosophy that mathematics learning at the elementary level should be active. Children should learn through meaningful hands-on activities with manipulative materials, pictures and technology. More than 400 pupil activities and suggestions for designing more activities are described. Because mathematics is to…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Calculators, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs
Hoy, Cheri A.; Gregg, K. Noel – 1984
This publication, the sixth of seven booklets intended for adult education teachers of students with learning disabilities, reviews assessment and remediation considerations in mathematics. Observation of math disabilities is discussed in terms of social and general academic environment, calculation activities, quantitative concepts, and applied…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Calculators, Classroom Observation Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of Publications. – 1985
This framework gives direction for the development of mathematics programs in California schools. The introductory chapter discusses expectations and responsibilities: problem solving, calculator technology, computational skills, estimation and mental arithmetic, and computers in mathematics education; implementation of the recommended program,…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computers, Course Descriptions