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Steuer, Michael – MATYC Journal, 1978
The calculator is used to determine the formula for computing annual yield from a savings account. (MP)
Descriptors: Banking, Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation
Hallden-Abberton, Patti; Waits, Bert K. – MATYC Journal, 1978
A program is presented which enables a programable calculator to become a device to check the arithmetic computational skills of students. (MP)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computation, Elementary Secondary Education
Lai, Theodore – MATYC Journal, 1979
Twenty-eight sources on calculators are listed in this partially annotated bibliography. (MK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Calculators, College Mathematics
Jewell, Wallace F., Jr. – MATYC Journal, 1979
A description is given of an approach to teaching a remedial mathematics course using calculators as a complete substitute for paper-and-pencil calculation. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation, Course Descriptions
Lieblich, Gerald S. – MATYC Journal, 1978
Benefits, hazards, and limitations in the use of calculators are offered as outlined in the literature. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, Calculators, Computation
Koop, Janice B. – MATYC Journal, 1980
A community college mathematics course is discussed in terms of type of student, content and goals. Particular attention is given to the role of the calculator in community college remedial mathematics courses. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Computation
Grinstein, Louise S. – MATYC Journal, 1978
Thirty-two references are included in this annotated listing presented in two sections: books and pamphlets, and periodicals.
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Calculators, Computation
Hyatt, Herman R. – MATYC Journal, 1979
A description is given of a calculator-oriented arithmetic course given at a community college. Problem solving was the primary objective of the course. (MK)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
Jamski, William D. – MATYC Journal, 1979
This study of seventh graders investigated the use of the calculator in learning conversion algorithms among fractions, decimals, and percents. The calculator was successful with some topics but not with others. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Decimal Fractions
King, Ronald S. – MATYC Journal, 1980
Ways of using calculators to presents the concept and methodology of concurrent processing are discussed. Several problems that could be used to compare sequential versus concurrent processing are presented. (MK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, College Mathematics, Computation