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A Comparison of Achievement and Attitudes of Students Using Conventional or Calculator-Based Algorithms for Operations on Positive Rational Numbers in Ninth-Grade General Mathematics
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Gaslin, William L. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1975
Descriptors: Algorithms, Attitudes, Calculators, Fractions
The Calculator for Concept Formation: A Clinical Status Study.
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Behr, Merlyn J.; Wheeler, Margariete Montague – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1981
Calculator use by kindergarten and first-grade pupils was examined to see whether they could perceive and use the "counter button." Results indicated pupils at this age could use calculators as a tool, and further research is encouraged. (MP)
Descriptors: Addition, Basic Skills, Calculators, Elementary Education
Calculators and the Teaching of Ratios in Grade 7.
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Szetela, Walter – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1980
The results of this study indicate no significant differences on two achievement tests and one aptitude test between calculator and non groups. Nevertheless, the investigator notes several advantages of using the calculator. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Educational Research
Research on Mathematics Education Reported in 1993.
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Suydam, Marilyn N.; Brosnan, Patricia A. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1994
Annotated listing of research summaries, articles, and dissertations in mathematics education reported in 1993. Grade or age levels are indicated for each citation. Articles and dissertations are indexed by mathematics education topic. Includes a list of the journals searched. (427 citations) (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Attitudes, Calculators