Éducation - Outils de calcul

a small electronic device or software used to do mathematical operations

calculatrice

a specialized calculator designed for solving complex mathematical and scientific equations, commonly used by students, engineers, and scientists

calculatrice scientifique

a type of calculator equipped with a built-in printer that produces a physical record of calculations

calculatrice à imprimante

a type of calculator that allows users to write and execute customized programs to automate complex calculations

calculatrice programmable

a type of calculator that operates on a postfix notation system, where operators follow their operands, offering simplicity and efficiency in engineering and scientific calculations

calculatrice RPN

a device that performs arithmetic operations through mechanical means, often using gears, levers, and other physical mechanisms, predating electronic calculators

calculatrice mécanique

a mechanical or electronic device designed for performing arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

machine à calculer

a tool used for counting and calculating that consists of a frame with rods or wires on which beads or stones are moved up and down using hands

abaque

a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division, invented by John Napier in the 17th century

les os de Napier

a manual calculating tool with rows of beads or counters on rods or wires used for basic arithmetic operations

table de calcul

a tool with marked rods or sticks used in ancient math, especially in Chinese and Japanese traditions

bâton de calcul

a mechanical calculator developed in the late 19th century, featuring multiple rows of keys corresponding to digits

comptomètre

a mechanical calculator designed by Charles Babbage in the 19th century, intended to perform mathematical calculations automatically by the method of finite differences, considered a precursor to modern computers

Machine à différence

an early mechanical calculator invented by Blaise Pascal in the 17th century, capable of performing addition and subtraction through gear mechanisms, considered one of the first mechanical calculators

pascaline

a compact, hand-cranked mechanical calculator invented by Curt Herzstark in the 1940s, renowned for its innovative design and portability, capable of performing complex arithmetic calculations

Curta

a mechanical analog device used for mathematical calculations, consisting of two logarithmic scales that slide past each other

règle à calcul