This essay begins with a brief history of calculator development and presents some lessons learned about using calculators in work dating back to the 1970s. A position statement on the appropriate use of calculator technology is presented along with a discussion of some of the controversial issues that have arisen as a consequence of the use of…

Changes in school mathematics in Britain during the period 1944 to 1984 are discussed. The Jeffery Syllabus of the 1940s, agitation for change in the 1950s, projects in the 1960s, and evaluation and the advent of the calculator in the 1970s are each included. (MNS)

Provides sample output and describes a program for programmable calculators that determines the molecular parameters of any type of diatomic molecule. (CS)

Reviews ways in which programable pocket calculators are used in chemical education. Discussed are simulations of chemical experiments, performance of repetitive calculations, processing chemical data directly from instruments, testing hypotheses, and monitoring class practical results. Lists some calculators and their features and some useful…

The focus of this document is on descriptions of calculators, microcomputers, and related educational technology and materials. Calculators are viewed as innovative teaching tools that can have both practical and pedagogical functions in the classroom to enhance understanding and achievement in mathematics. Microcomputers are seen as glorified…

Each of the hand-held calculator logic systems found on the market today is introduced, along with some of the advantages and disadvantages of each. The systems reviewed are: arithmetic logic, algebraic logic-no hierarchy, algebraic operating system, and reverse polish notation. (MP)