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Maor, Eli – Mathematics Teacher, 1980
Examples given for uses for the calculator exchange key include: generation of the Fibonacci sequence and geometric series, determination of square roots, and the chief use of the function, which is to interchange the numerator and denominator of a fraction. (MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Educational Media, Educational Technology

Fearnley-Sander, Desmond – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1980
A calculator solution of a simple computational problem is discussed with emphasis on its ramifications for the understanding of some fundamental theorems of pure mathematics and techniques of computing. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Educational Technology, Mathematics Curriculum

Demana, Franklin; Waits, Bert K. – College Mathematics Journal, 1988
Argues that while microcomputer and graphing calculators have evolved to a stage where they should be used routinely by mathematics students at all levels, there is sometimes potential to mislead students with computer generated graphs. Examples are included. (PK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics