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Naidoo, Jayaluxmi; Govender, Reginald – Pythagoras, 2014
Trigonometry is an important section in mathematics that links algebraic, geometric and graphical reasoning. Many secondary school learners are not familiar with these types of reasoning; thus, trigonometry presents a challenge for these learners. The traditional 'chalk and talk' method of teaching trigonometry is used by many teachers; however,…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Trigonometry, Secondary School Students, Teaching Methods
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Dugdale, Sharon – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1990
The third in a series of 3 articles, a study of 30 students was conducted to test the effect of restructuring a unit on trigonometric identities around microcomputer activities based on the themes of educational undercurrents identified in Part II. Experimental-group students scored significantly higher relating trigonometric functions to their…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Discovery Learning