The Use of Graphics Calculators by Students in an Examination: What Do They Really Do?
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| Title: | The Use of Graphics Calculators by Students in an Examination: What Do They Really Do? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Graham, T., Headlam, C., Honey, S., Sharp, J., Smith, A. |
| Source: | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. May-Jun 2003 34(3):319-334. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2003 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (England) |
| ISSN: | 0020-739X |
| Abstract: | Questions the effectiveness of graphics calculators in developing mathematical understanding. Investigates how a small group of students actually used graphics calculators in examination conditions. Finds that very little was made of the calculator when taking the exam with most students preferring to use a scientific calculator instead unless a graph was specifically requested in the question. (Contains 22 references.) (Author/NB) |
| Entry Date: | 2004 |
| Accession Number: | EJ679736 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Questions the effectiveness of graphics calculators in developing mathematical understanding. Investigates how a small group of students actually used graphics calculators in examination conditions. Finds that very little was made of the calculator when taking the exam with most students preferring to use a scientific calculator instead unless a graph was specifically requested in the question. (Contains 22 references.) (Author/NB) |
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| ISSN: | 0020-739X |
