Taking advantage of calculators involves becoming knowledgeable about the research on calculators, recognizing intangible benefits of calculator use, developing an open calculator policy, allowing students to explore with calculators, never requiring calculator checks of paper-and-pencil computations, using standardized tests designed for…

The amount and placement of instructional time devoted to various types of computation are crucial. Reviews messages regarding what and how computation should be developed in elementary school mathematics and offers a proposal for a K-8 computation curriculum. (ASK)

This book, written by participants of a joint Japan-United States seminar, drawing upon years of classroom and research experience, examines how computation applies in basic and far-reaching ways, starting in early childhood and continuing throughout individuals' lives. The book presents both the Japanese and American views of computational…

Ten factors that can lead to a lack of use or misuse of hand-held calculators in elementary school mathematics are reviewed. (MP)

Results of a study conducted to gather information about calculator usage in Missouri schools are given. (MK)