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Peer reviewedShultz, Harris S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1995
Calls for the use of the zoom feature of graphing calculators to help students better understand the concept of derivatives. (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Concept Formation, Graphing Calculators, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWilliams, Carol G. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1993
Discusses areas where teachers may harbor mistaken assumptions about their students' understanding when using graphing calculators: (1) confidence and competence with order of operations, (2) integration of algebraic and graphical knowledge, and (3) scaling a graph. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Students, Concept Formation, Difficulty Level
