This brief review of research on calculators indicates that they will not harm achievement and that they are helpful in problem solving and for teaching other mathematical ideas. (MNS)

Research indicates that calculators can promote mathematics achievement. Some topics with which calculators can aid are briefly discussed: problem solving, number ideas, counting, basic facts, and computation with whole numbers and decimals. (MNS)

Presented is the third and fourth state-of-the-art reviews on the use of calculators in education, prepared in August 1980 and August 1981. Each presents information concerning the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) "An Agenda for Action: Recommendations for School Mathematics in the 1980's" position on calculator and…

In this brief review, research on varying types of instructional materials is summarized. The evidence indicates that the textbook is the most widely used instructional material, and few teachers appear to use any other materials more than five times a year. Research findings on the value of the use of manipulative materials seems clear: they have…

This document actually consists of two state-of-the-art reviews on the use of calculators in education, one prepared in April 1978 and the second in May 1979. Each presents a concise summary of current status, with sections elaborating on the extent of use of calculators in schools, research on calculator effects, the development of instructional…

This document consists of a list of the references on calculators which were collected by the Calculator Information Center prior to June 1979. Included are references which previously appeared on bulletins distributed by the Center, plus articles from newsletters and similar less readily available sources and from non-American sources. Most…

Presented is a third supplement to previous lists of references. This document is a compilation collected by the Calculator Information Center between March 1982 and March 1983. Included are references which previously appeared on bulletins distributed by the center, plus articles in newsletters and similar less readily available sources and from…

Presented is a second supplement to previous lists of references. This document is a compilation of information collected by the Calculator Information Center between December 1980 and March 1982. Included are references which previously appeared on bulletins distributed by the center, plus articles from newsletters and similar less readily…

This document summarizes the research done on calculators and calculator use. It is noted that calculators are now seen as acceptable, with fears about use in school currently infrequent, and the role of such devices much more evident than 6 years ago. The first two sections of this material summarize data on use and availability. It is noted that…

These two bulletins list references on the uses of calculators in education. They were published in April and October 1982 to provide teachers and other interested persons with sources of information about calculator activities and research findings. Sections list references on activities for students, K-12; research reports, K-12; miscellaneous,…

Presented is a supplement to a previous list of references. Contained is a compilation of information collected by the Calculator Information Center between June 1979 and December 1980. Included are references which previously appeared on bulletins distributed by the Center, plus articles from newsletters and similar less readily available sources…

This report contains a collection of papers on the status of the use of calculators in the schools of 16 countries. Each report summarizes trends and prevailing opinions about curricular implications of calculators; research activities; instructional practices; student attitudes; in-service activities; and general background on amount and type of…

Five regional conferences designed for elementary supervisors and elementary mathematics educators were held in Ohio. The purposes of the conferences were: (1) to provide direction on the effective use of the calculator in the elementary school classroom; (2) to re-emphasize the importance of problem solving as a major curricular outcome; (3) to…

This is the 13th annual listing of research on mathematics education. Annotated references are organized alphabetically by author within three categories: (1) research summaries; (2) journal-published reports; and (3) dissertation abstracts. An index is also provided to help locate references to designated mathematical topics. Topic areas include:…

Includes a list of research summaries and annotations of articles and dissertations listed by author within each category. Grade or age levels are indicated for each level. Articles and dissertations are indexed by mathematics education topics, and a list of the journals covered is included. Over 400 references are cited. (MDH)