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Nikolaos Pellas – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2025
Tangible programming tools (TPTs) are promising teaching aids in programming courses due to their interactivity and ability to enhance early childhood students' computational thinking, spatial reasoning, and executive function skills. However, it remains unclear whether TPTs support these skills simultaneously. This study examines the impact of…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Spatial Ability, Executive Function
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North, Roger – Mathematics in School, 1975
The arithmetic needed for complex calculation using an electronic calculator is explained and exemplified. Problems involving square roots, number theory, Fibonacci numbers, and electrical resistances are solved. (SD)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Educational Media
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Friedlander, Richard J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Shortcuts to use when performing operations with the calculator are given. Algorithms discussed include reciprocals, powers, parentheses, infinite series, and synthetic division. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Educational Media