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Calculator: A machine that provides arithmetic capabilities. It accepts keypad input and displays results on a readout and/or paper tape. Unlike a computer, it cannot handle alphabetic data.The First...; Full Calculator Definition >>

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Has math instruction actually changed in the last 40 years?: Has math instruction actually changed in the last 40 years?It depends....In my kids' school district, math teaching is geared toward taking the district assessments and focuses specifically on learning what will be on the next assessment. Assessments are given quarterly. While this school district didn't exist 40 years...; Tags: math instruction, calculator; Discussion threads 2008-04-30
Modern calculator (exe): Modern Calculator is a advanced alternative replacement for the standard Windows calculator. The program combines many of the standard features of Windows calculator with an additional useful functions included within the application. The calculator has the log window where you can see all of your previous calculations. The application has...; Tags: 2D, Amazing Software Solutions, Calculator, Modern Calculator, Plotters, Microsoft Windows, Construction, Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-04-22
ARM Mortgage calculator (exe): ARM Mortgage Calculator offers you incredible flexibility in estimating the costs of your mortgage. The display of totals is dynamically updated so that it always represents the real outcome of the parameters and values entered, which is a crucial feature for a thorough estimation of adjustable rate mortgages. The calculator...; Tags: ARM, Borrowisely, Calculator, Mortgages, Finance, Capital Structures; Software downloads 2008-03-24
Mathwiz calculator (msi): Versatile calculator with general mathematics function, financial calculations, and trigonometry functions. The financial functions include net present value (NPV) and future value, internal rate of return (IRR), periodic payments and number of periods. The financial calculations support fixed payments and irregular stream of payments. The calculator includes a "paper tape"...; Tags: Payment, Financial, Calculator, Financial Accounting, Operational Accounting, Finance; Software downloads 2008-01-18
IP Subnet calculator for IPv4 and IPv6 (dmg): Input an IP address and choose one of the following: number of subnet bits, the maximum number of desired subnets, the number of host bits, or the maximum number of desired hosts. The calculator gives you a bit-by-bit address visualization and generates a complete table of subnets. CIDR allows multiple...; Tags: IPv4, IPv6, IP, Subnet, Calculator, CIDR, Networking, Telecommunications; Software downloads 2007-12-19

Yes, you can use your calculators: Yes, you can use your calculatorsso true...In a couple of years I will begin to teach middle school math, so more than likely it'll be some sort of algebra. I think that it will definitely be crucial for these kids not to become too dependent on calculators. IDK...; Tags: calculator; Discussion threads 2007-11-27
SeeThru calculator (exe): SeeThru Calculator is an enhanced Windows desktop calculator. The calculator utilizes the desktop wallpaper as its background to produce a fun, customizable interface. SeeThru Calculator comes with all standard Windows calculator features, along with 50 unit conversions, cooking conversions, calendar, date stamp, printable tape, fraction converter, and sales tax calculator...; Tags: SeeThru Calculator, Calculator, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Sales Strategy, Taxes, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Sales, Financial Planning, Finance; Software downloads 2007-11-07
IP Subnet calculator for IPv4 and IPv6 (msi): Input an IP address and choose one of the following: number of subnet bits, the maximum number of desired subnets, the number of host bits, or the maximum number of desired hosts. The calculator gives you a bit-by-bit address visualization and generates a complete table of subnets. CIDR allows multiple...; Tags: IPv4, IPv6, IP, Subnet, Calculator, CIDR, Networking, Telecommunications; Software downloads 2007-11-06
What happened to HP calculators?: What happened to HP calculators?Back to the FutureBelieve it or not, I just got my (physics major) son a slide rule.It seems that the calculators now have enough symbolic-math capability and storage that his profs are banning them from exams (/me recalls the hot debates 35 years ago regarding the...; Tags: calculator, Hewlett-Packard Co., Texas Instruments Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-07-12
What happened to HP calculators?: I have to go buy a new calculator for my combinatorics class, as well as for the physics classes I'm teaching next year. While my old HP 48G still works, it lacks the connectivity options I need for in-class demos and it's painfully slow. To HP's credit, it...; Tags: Education Technology; Blog posts 2007-07-12
Google calculator - it's no TI-89, but it's pretty cool: Google calculator - it's no TI-89, but it's pretty coolGoogle Search Bar in FirefoxThis even works using Google's search bar in Firefox 2.xI agreeit pretty much solve my equation, so it's worth it, if you say TI-89, then you are right, it's not related, specially on graphical equations that involve...; Tags: Web browsers, Google Inc., TI-89, calculator; Discussion threads 2007-07-09
Affiliate Income calculator (zip): The Affiliate Income Calculator can help you calculate important metrics and numbers for your affiliate marketing campaigns. The calculator is actually 4 calculators in one. It's a Goals Calculator, a Clickbank Calculator, an Income Projections Calculator and even an Adwords and PPC Bid Calculator. For example, you can instantly learn...; Tags: Income, Calculator, Operational Accounting, Marketing Research, Finance, Marketing; Software downloads 2007-06-13
All-In calculator (3_DEMO-install): All-In Calculator is a software implementing a proprietary method for computing of winning odds in the All-In situation of poker play. You can use this utility to calculate the exact probability for winning with two initial dealed cards and in presence of any number of players (from 2 to 10)....; Tags: Calculator, All-In Calculator; Software downloads 2007-05-08
Date Time Counter (exe): Date Time Counter (DTC) is used to count years/months/weeks/days/minutes/seconds for the past/future events based on current date and time, it contains a useful calculator and the 'Work Time' tool also. The calculator is used to calculate the result date and time which equals the given date and time adds/subtracts the...; Tags: Tool, Consumption, Calculator, Date Time Counter, Productivity; Software downloads 2007-04-19
Choosing the right PSU for your PC: So, just how big a power supply unit does a PC really need? In this post Ill show you how you can work out how big a PSU your system needs and some of the considerations that you need to keep in mind when buying a PSU.It seems to...; Tags: Desktops, PSU, PC, calculator; Blog posts 2007-03-09
hp 12c Financial calculator (zip): HP-12C Financial Calculator has an astonishing design and looks and feels better than the real thing. The calculator has all the functionality of the most famous calculator ever built and a lot of exclusive features such as: spoken feedback, variable size, load and save memory sets and programs, paper tape...; Tags: Financial, Memory, Calculator, HP-12C Financial Calculator; Software downloads 2007-03-02
If calculators=Chuck E. Cheese employee, then computers=?: A recent post of mine (Revenge of the calculators) seemed to ring true with quite a few readers. I think that most math teachers would agree wholeheartedly that an overreliance on calculators has done an awful lot of damage to students computational skills. Most would also agree that...; Tags: calculator, Education Technology; Blog posts 2007-02-02
Revenge of the calculators: Revenge of the calculatorsFantasticIm a 16 yr old, yr 11 student in Australia.This is a fantastic, 100% correct article.At school last year, i studied the accelerated maths course, meaning we studied the IGSCE equivilent or one year ahead.Without a basic algebraic and arithmetic knowledge, which can be implented quickly you...; Tags: Calculators, calculator; Discussion threads 2007-01-28
Revenge of the calculators: I took my kids to Chuck E. Cheese today. We had a great time eating pizza and playing games and, as always, the kids racked up quite a few tickets. For those of you who have never had the pleasure of going to one of these epicenters of...; Tags: Education Technology, calculator, Chuck E. Cheese; Blog posts 2007-01-27
BMI, Weight & Calorie calculator (com_calculator_v2): The ProjectWeightLoss.com Weight, BMI and Calorie Calculator allows users to calculate the healthy weight and BMI ranges for their age, gender and height, as well as the calorie consumption required to maintain their weight, based on their current life style. For more advanced weight loss tools, including diet & fitness...; Tags: Weight, Specialist, Calculator, ProjectWeightLoss.com, Productivity; Software downloads 2006-12-22