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Peer reviewedBright, George W. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
Developing numerical relationships with calculators is emphasized. Calculators furnish some needed support for students as they investigate the value of fractions as the numerators or denominators change. An example with Logo programing for computers is also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Fractions
Peer reviewedHowden, Hilde – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
What is number sense, why it is important, how it is taught, and how it is measured are each discussed. Examples with concrete materials, calculators, and pattern recognition are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedOckenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Three worksheets are given that use calculators to free students from computational restrictions and allow them to focus on the recognition of patterns and the application of numeration concepts in the development of their estimation skills. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Estimation (Mathematics), Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedLopez, Antonio M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1996
Presents a methodology designed to strengthen the cognitive effects of using graphing calculators to solve polynomial equations using pattern matching, searching, and heuristics. Discusses pattern matching as a problem-solving strategy useful in the physical, social, political, and economic worlds of today's students. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedWatson, Charles D.; Trowell, Judy – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Suggestions are given on how to introduce calculators in the primary grades plus activities to teach number concepts and number patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedCoburn, Terrence G. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Four worksheets designed to be used with calculators are presented. For levels 1-2, counting is the focus; levels 3-4, estimation; levels 5-6, use of memory keys; and for levels 7-8, patterns. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHirsch, Christian R., Ed.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Activities to extend the core curriculum through the study of the periodicity of rational numbers to help students develop calculator and research skills are presented. Four worksheets are included, to be used as discovery activities. A computer program is listed, as well as examples of periodic pictures. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Instructional Materials
Van de Walle, John A. – 1998
The goal of this book is to help students make sense of mathematics and become confident in their ability to do so. Section 1: "Foundations of Teaching Mathematics," includes chapters entitled: (1) "Teaching Mathematics: Reflections and Directions"; (2) "Exploring What It Means to Do Mathematics"; (3) "Developing Understanding in Mathematics"; (4)…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators, Class Organization
