A method for approximating the nth root of any positive number that requires only a four-function calculator with a square-root key and repeat multiplication capability is given. (MN)

A brief account of the controversial arrival of the use of the electronic calculator in schools and examinations in Scotland is given along with suggestions for future calculator usage. (MN)

A calculator activity, described as a bingo game, emphasizes speedy calculations as well as problem solving. (JT)

Calculators in school need not cause decline in either practical skill or mathematical understanding. And with the right curriculum materials, they can help bring about major improvements in mathematics education. (Author)

For an entire school year, 24 seventh-grade classes were taught problem-solving strategies; in 14 of these classes the instruction was supplemented by calculators. Mixed findings resulted for both problem solving and calculator use. (MNS)

A special issue highlights projects in some of the 130 school districts that make up the Technology Leadership Network, a group founded by the National School Boards Association in cooperation with state school board associations. The name, address, and telephone number of a contact source accompanies each program description. (MLF)

This paper was written as a discussion guide for participants at an Australian conference. How calculators and computers might affect the curriculum is discussed, with questions focused on what mathematics should be taught, when, why, where, and how. (MNS)

Calculator activities for grade 1 are presented. Included are introductory activities, such as keying and finding patterns, and skill lessons, with such topics as ordering number, greater than and less than, estimation, and problem solving included. (MNS)

Several problems that can be used with calculators are provided. Teaching tips and references are included. (MNS)

Three games in which the calculator plays an important facilitating role are presented. It promotes a "guess then adjust your guess" strategy. The games are described within the context of elementary, junior high, and secondary classrooms. (MNS)

Exercises are used when beginning work with calculators to help pupils think about what they are doing. Four worksheets are included, with discussion of their objectives. (MNS)

Describes a process which allows students to explore repeating decimals without being inhibited by the limitations of the calculator display. In addition, the process can take some of the mystery from the decimal forms of rational numbers. (JN)

Discusses the role of computers in mathematics education, including their use (computer science) as a subject area and as a means of delivering instruction. Indicates that the computer challenge is here but the mathematics education system has yet to rise to the challenge. (JN)

Several examples are given to show that the calculator can be a tool to enhance mathematical understanding. Expressing rational numbers (fractions) as decimals provides the content focus. (MNS)

A collection of seven calculator games is presented. The mathematical concepts involved, the object of the game, the number of players needed, the rules, and variations for different grade levels are listed for each of the games. (DT)