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Garner, Sue; Pierce, Robyn – Mathematics Teacher, 2016
Although research shows that Computer Algebra Systems offer pedagogical opportunities, more than a decade later some teachers are reluctant to change established practices. In 2002, the University of Melbourne in Australia launched a research project to investigate implementation of a senior mathematics course in which students could use a…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning
Vincent, Jill; Bardini, Caroline; Pierce, Robyn; Pearn, Catherine – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2015
In this article, the authors begin by considering symbolic literacy in mathematics. Next, they examine the origins of misuse of the equals sign by primary and junior secondary students, where "=" has taken on an operational meaning. They explain that in algebra, students need both the operational and relational meanings of the equals…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Algebra, Symbols (Mathematics)
Pierce, Robyn; Bardini, Caroline – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2015
Since the 1990s, computer algebra systems (CAS) have been available in Australia as hand-held devices designed for students with the expectation that they will be used in the mathematics classroom. The data discussed in this paper was collected as part of a pilot study that investigated first year university mathematics and statistics students'…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Algebra, Computer Uses in Education
Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 2011
In this paper we demonstrate that "lesson study" may be adapted from its primary use as a professional development strategy for use as a research strategy, especially to identify principles of good lesson design. We report on a project undertaken in two Australian secondary schools where lesson study research was used to investigate the…
Descriptors: Lesson Plans, Professional Development, Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 2010
This paper proposes a taxonomy of the pedagogical opportunities that are offered by mathematics analysis software such as computer algebra systems, graphics calculators, dynamic geometry or statistical packages. Mathematics analysis software is software for purposes such as calculating, drawing graphs and making accurate diagrams. However, its…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Graphing Calculators, Professional Development, Classification
Pierce, Robyn; Ball, Lynda; Stacey, Kaye – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2009
The use of Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) in years 9 and 10 classrooms as a tool to support learning or in preparation for senior secondary mathematics is controversial. This paper presents an analysis of the positive and negative aspects of using CAS identified in the literature related to these year levels, along with the perceptions of 12…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Algebra, Secondary Schools, Mathematics Instruction
Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – Mathematics Teaching Incorporating Micromath, 2007
In today's world, where the volume of knowledge everyone must deal with is increasing exponentially, many educators agree that schools must focus on developing skills for life-long learning. But what does that mean for an area such as algebra? Teachers' goal in school algebra should be to guide students to "work smarter" with algebraic symbols and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Algebra, Intuition, Educational Strategies
Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2008
Pedagogical maps provide a graphic depiction of the way in which teachers exploit the presence of Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) in their classrooms. They can show differences, and can also show growth, as well as personal preferences and reactions to particular teaching assignments. They might also be used for teachers to reflect on their own…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Maps, Algebra, Teaching Methods
Pierce, Robyn – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2005
The study of linear functions is important as it provides students with their first experience of identifying and interpreting the relationship between two dependent variables. This paper, which builds on previous research, reports a study undertaken with 64 year 9 students from two Australian schools. Linear functions were introduced to these…
Descriptors: Expectation, Foreign Countries, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Instruction
Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 2004
This article suggests a framework to organise a cluster of variables that are associated with students' effective use of computer algebra systems (CAS) in mathematics learning. Based on a review of the literature and from the authors' own teaching experience, the framework identifies the main characteristics of students' interactions with CAS…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Negative Attitudes, Algebra, Teaching Methods