Graphing Calculator Use in Algebra Teaching

Autor/inn/en	Dewey, Brenda L.; Singletary, Ted J.; Kinzel, Margaret T.
Titel	Graphing Calculator Use in Algebra Teaching
Quelle	In: School Science and Mathematics, 109 (2009) 7, S.383-393 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-6803
DOI	10.1111/j.1949-8594.2009.tb17869.x
Schlagwörter	Middle Schools; Graphing Calculators; Teacher Attitudes; Algebra; Teaching Methods; Mathematics Instruction; Technology Uses in Education; Secondary School Mathematics; High Schools; Junior High Schools; Teacher Surveys; Technology Integration; Age Differences; Teaching Experience + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Grafischer Taschenrechner; Lehrerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; High school; Oberschule; Sekundarstufe I; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied
Abstract	This study examines graphing calculator technology availability, characteristics of teachers who use it, teacher attitudes, and how use reflects changes to algebra curriculum and instructional practices. Algebra I and Algebra II teachers in 75 high school and junior high/middle schools in a diverse region of a northwestern state were surveyed. Forty of the 75 schools (53%) returned a total of 109 individual surveys. Results indicated that: (1) While 78% of teachers have some access to the technology, only 28% use it regularly. (2) Statistically significant relationships exist between use and age, years of experience, teaching assignment, and teaching level. (3) Respondents view graphical solution methods as secondary to symbolic methods. (4) Teachers are more receptive to using technology to supplement rather than expand the curriculum. (Contains 11 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	School Science and Mathematics Association. Oklahoma State University, 245 Willard, Stillwater, OK 74078. Tel: 405-744-8018; Fax: 405-744-6290; e-mail: office@ssma.org; Web site: http://ssmj.tamu.edu.
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10