The Loss of Accuracy: Pitfalls and Implications for Mathematics Instruction
Peter Lochiel Glidden · Mathematics Teacher Learning and Teaching PK-12 · 1992
Under certain conditions, any digital computing device experiences loss of accuracy, a problem that has long been a concern to specialists in mathematics and computer science. Now, however, as more classroom teachers use calculators and computers in mathematics instruction, they should know what causes accuracy to be lost and how to prevent it.