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Smith, Susan – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The objective of this activity is to provide a calculator experience developing and reinforcing the concept of order of operations. Three worksheets are provided that are suitable for reproduction for classroom use. Teacher instructions and answers are provided. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Calculators, Computation, Instruction
Grinstein, Louise S. – MATYC Journal, 1978
Thirty-two references are included in this annotated listing presented in two sections: books and pamphlets, and periodicals.
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Calculators, Computation
Wayrik, John J. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The programable calculator is suggested as a means of introducing elementary school students to certain features of computers. A one-hour presentation is described. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computers, Curriculum
Jurgensen, Marlinde – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The calculator is used in conjunction with the measurement of the sides of right triangles to discover the Pythagorean property. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Geometry, Instruction
Billings, Karen; Moursund, David – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Chapter two of the book, "Problem Solving with Calculators,"is presented. Topics covered include parts of a problem, steps in problem solving, guessing, and methods of calculation. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Calculators, Computation, Instruction
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Ockenga, Earl; Duea, Joan – Arithmetic Teacher, 1978
Activities for providing practice in estimating sums and products using calculators are presented. Worksheets are included. (MN)
Descriptors: Addition, Calculators, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hughes, B. G.; Bundschuh, J. E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1978
Reviews the use of a programmable hand-held calculator for evaluating a student's performance on a quantitative laboratory experiment. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, Chemistry, College Science, Evaluation Methods
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Nicolai, Michael B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Finding the sum of all n digit whole numbers that can be formed from an n digit whole number is proposed as a useful classroom activity. The problem leads from inductive method to deductive proof with the aid of pocket calculators, and provides an opportunity to introduce factorial notation and permutations. (MN)
Descriptors: Calculators, Deduction, Experiential Learning, Induction
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Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Position statements approved by the Board of Directors of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Concerning Calculators (1974) and Computers (1976) are included. (MN)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computers, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Hart, Edward C. – Water and Wastes Engineering, 1978
Programs for calculating gravity flow using a Texas Instruments SR-52 and the Programmed Manning Equation are given and discussed. (MR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
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Litwiller, Bonnie H.; Duncan, David R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
Ten problems involving large calculations are described for classroom use with a calculator. (JT)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Instruction, Learning Activities
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Beare, Richard – School Science Review, 1977
Second part of an article describing the use of programmable calculators to solve complex physics problems. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computers, Instruction, Physical Sciences
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Simons, S. – American Journal of Physics, 1977
Describes the computation of relatively complex functions such as log x and ln x with a simple four function hand held calculator. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Science, Higher Education, Instruction
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Eaton, Bruce G., Ed. – American Journal of Physics, 1977
Describes a method for modifying a four-function pocket calculator so that it can be used as a pulse counter. (SL)
Descriptors: Calculators, College Science, Educational Media, Higher Education
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Sidran, Miriam – Physics Teacher, 1977
Outlines a problem concerning the computation of hydrogen spectral line wavelength in a general physics class which is appropriate for computations on calculators with 8 significant digits of accuracy. (SL)
Descriptors: Atomic Theory, Calculators, College Science, Higher Education
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