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Champion, Joe; Parker, Frieda; Mendoza-Spencer, Bernadette; Wheeler, Ann – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to identify the degree to which college algebra students' value mathematical skills in their prospective careers. A survey was administered to N = 144 students in 6 college algebra classes at a mid-sized doctoral granting university. Students in half the classes completed a data analysis project, and half of the…
Descriptors: Careers, Student Attitudes, Data Analysis, Algebra
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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