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Blume, Glendon W. – Computing Teacher, 1979
Calculator-based activities are presented that may be used as the framework for a unit to replace much of the usual algebra material on exponential functions and logarithms. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Mathematics Curriculum
Mitchell, Charles – Computing Teacher, 1979
Two problems are presented and discussed as a means of demonstrating that the calculator can play a more important role in the mathematics class than simply as a computational tool. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computation, Learning Activities
Erickson, Dianne K. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Presents a calculator method to investigate the effects of varying parameters within mathematical functions in relationship to the accompanying changes in the family of their graphical representations. Suggests that the popularity of this activity makes it equally suitable for high school second-year algebra classes, preservice mathematics…
Descriptors: Algebra, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators, Inservice Teacher Education
