This first in a series on the programable calculator presents a chapter on the basic operations. The series is written for a particular calculator, Hewlett-Packard's HP-25. (MP)

An algorithm for long division is presented that involves only addition and subtraction. (MP)

Statistical problems were used to test the hypothesis that calculators facilitate problem solution by saving time and increasing accuracy. Manual, basic machine and advance machine methods were used. (MP)

Investigated were the effects on computation performance of amount of prepractice and type of calculator, when students were told to work very fast vs very accurately. (MP)

Three calculation methods--handwork, or simple or advanced calculators--and two levels of difficulty--easy or hard--were used to investigate the effects on computational performance. (MP)

Solving statistical problems using a calculator with sophisticated features was compared to solving the same problems by hand. The calculator group was more accurate and took far less time. (MP)

The calculator is used to obtain values for use in graphing curves. Three worksheets are included. (MP)

The calculator is used to solve certain formidable equations, which arise naturally and which may be difficult or impossible to solve by standard methods, by a method of successive approximations. (MP)

A simple and accessible calculation is given of the effects of eddy currents for a sphere in the field of a single circular loop of alternating current. These calculations should help toward the inclusion of eddy current effects in upper undergraduate physics courses. (BB)

In a study investigating the use of a talking calculator as a computational aid with nine blind children in grade 3 through grade 8, it was found that Ss could benefit from the aid of a talking calculator in their curricular mathematics when there was need for a fast, accurate, and portable aid to mathematical computation. (IM)

The author discusses factors to consider when choosing a hand calculator power supply, size, functions desired, range and accuracy, amount of use, and display. (SD)

Discusses the relative operating characteristic analysis of signal detection theory as a measure of diagnostic accuracy. Reports representative values of this measure in several fields. Compares how problems in these fields are handled. (CW)

The study investigated types of errors made by learning disabled children by analyzing written responses to multiplication and division problems. Error classifications are discussed, and possible causes are suggested. The importance of thorough investigation of errors by teachers is stressed. (Author/DB)

Four experiments were conducted to study explanations of why children make relative number judgments inconsistent with their counting. Results are discussed in relation to judgments children make when they use matching, and in light of Klahr and Wallace's (1973) account of number development. (PCB)

Examined whether representational changes in digit memory are functions of children's expertise in mental abacus operation when abacus operators reproduced series of digits forward or backward. Found skilled operators equally facile with forward and backward reproduction, but novices slower going backward. Suggests advanced operators apply their…