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  2. Little Professor - Wikipedia

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    As the first electronic educational toy, [6] [7] the Little Professor is a common item on calculator collectors' lists. [8] In 1976, the Little Professor cost less than $20. More than 1 million units sold in 1977. [9]

  3. Mathcounts - Wikipedia

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    Calculators are permitted on this portion of the test. This round is meant to test the accuracy and problem solving skills of the competitor. Many later problems are highly difficult, even with the aid of a calculator, and it is common for some students to leave questions blank. The Team Round consists of 10 problems to be solved in 20 minutes.

  4. Abacus - Wikipedia

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    Learning how to calculate with the abacus may improve capacity for mental calculation. Abacus-based mental calculation (AMC), which was derived from the abacus, is the act of performing calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, in the mind by manipulating an imagined abacus. It is a high-level cognitive skill ...

  5. New Math - Wikipedia

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    The song is in the style of a lecture about the general concept of subtraction with positional notation in an arbitrary base, illustrated by two simple calculations, and highlights the New Math's emphasis on insight and abstract concepts – as Lehrer sardonically put it, "In the new approach ... the important thing is to understand what you're ...

  6. Calculator - Wikipedia

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    A more successful series of calculators using a reflective DSM-LCD was launched in 1972 by Sharp Inc with the Sharp EL-805, which was a slim pocket calculator. This, and another few similar models, used Sharp's Calculator On Substrate (COS) technology. An extension of one glass plate needed for the liquid crystal display was used as a substrate ...

  7. TI-108 - Wikipedia

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    The TI-108 is a basic handheld calculator manufactured by Texas Instruments aimed at introducing younger students to basic arithmetic and calculator functionality. [1] The TI-108 is widely used among younger students due to its low cost, durability, and simplicity.

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    Play free online Canasta. Meld or go out early. Play four player Canasta with a friend or with the computer.

  9. American Mathematics Competitions - Wikipedia

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    The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25 question, 75-minute multiple choice competitions in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with precalculus concepts. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are held annually in November. Calculators have not been allowed on the AMC 10/12 since 2008. [6]