This text addresses the integration of graphing calculator technology into the standard college algebra curriculum. Mark Dugopolski provides a structured framework for students to utilize computational tools to solve algebraic equations, visualize functions, and interpret mathematical data. The manual serves as a technical guide to bridge the gap between theoretical algebraic concepts and practical digital application.

This manual is recognized as a foundational technical supplement for students using early 1990s educational software and hardware. Educators frequently note the necessity of this text for navigating the specific interface constraints of the Intellipro system during that era.