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Kurz, Terri L.; Serrano, Alejandra – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2015
To support students' development of concepts in mathematics, the use of technology is often encouraged (Common Core State Standards Initiative [CCSSI] 2010). Technology can contextualize learning and provide a meaningful setting for mathematical ideas. Most teachers are supportive regarding the use of technology to encourage learning and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Teaching Methods
Thomas, Ryan Vail – ProQuest LLC, 2016
The goal of this study is to explore and characterize the effects of using a dynamic graphing utility (DGU) on conceptual understanding and attitudes toward mathematics, measured by the responses of college algebra students to an attitude survey and concepts assessment. Two sections of college algebra taught by the primary researcher are included…
Descriptors: Graphs, College Mathematics, Algebra, Student Attitudes
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Okumus, Samet; Thrasher, Emily – North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2014
In this study we examined two prospective secondary mathematics teachers' constructions of box plots and their understanding of the distribution they were representing. The participants constructed box plots with paper-and-pencil, graphic calculator and TinkerPlots during clinical interviews. The study indicated that prospective mathematics…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Skills