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Hector, Judith H. – 1978
The relative effectiveness of three methods of teaching fraction computation in the context of the community college was investigated. The use of calculators was a special focus of the study. The three methods were: (1) conventional algorithms with no calculator, (2) conventional algorithms with calculator, and (3) alternative algorithms using…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Community Colleges, Computation
Peer reviewedHector, Judith H.; Frandsen, Henry – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1981
Results of this study indicated calculator algorithms can serve as an effective alternative instructional strategy where computational skill is an instructional goal. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Basic Skills, Calculators, College Mathematics
Weaver, J. F. – 1977
The calculator is used to explore the distributive property of a unary operator over a binary operator. This is an extension of an earlier paper. The emphasis is on student discovery of the property for various combinations of the operators. Instructional material contained in the report include a reference sheet of questions for potential…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Discovery Learning
Weaver, J. F. – 1977
Investigating properties and characteristics of unary operations is shown to be facilitated by using calculators. Several avenues for instructional exploration are suggested and examples given. These include questions relating to relations, inverses, commutativity, distributivity, and iterations. A discussion of the calculator algorithm for…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedCarpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
Data from the 1977-78 mathematics assessment of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on the use of calculators are discussed. (MP) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Weaver, J. Fred – 1979
Refinements of work with calculator algorithms previously conducted by the author are reported. Work with "chaining" and the doing/undoing property in addition and subtraction was tested with 24 third-grade students. Results indicated the need for further instruction with both ideas. Students were able to manipulate the calculator keyboard, but…
Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Calculators, Computation
Weaver, J. F. – 1977
The calculator is used to investigate properties and characteristics of certain unary operations. These include how a number is related to the number resulting from a unary operation and the result of two unary operations. A discussion of the calculator algorithm to accomplish a series of unary operations is given. Record sheets to summarize…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Discovery Learning
Hector, Judith H. – 1980
Three different methods of teaching fraction computation were compared using community college student scores on measures of fraction computation, fraction understanding, and attitude towards mathematics. One method used conventional algorithms; the second, a control for the effect of using a calculator, used conventional algorithms and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algorithms, Calculators, Computation
