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Graphing Calculators Aren't Just for High School Students.

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Taylor, Linda J. C.; Nichols, Jeri A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1994

Discusses the use of graphing calculators by middle school students in an enrichment program for economically disadvantaged students and describes exercises to help students develop an understanding of variables and functions. (MKR)

Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Enrichment Activities, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators

Playing Green Globs on a TI-81.

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Owens, John E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995

Describes how graphing calculators can be used to explore different functions, from linear to higher degree polynomials. "Globs" (circles) are drawn around randomly plotted points on the screen, and students devise functions that pass through as many of these globs as possible. Variations on the game are also mentioned. (DPM)

Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Games, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning