The early eighties saw a period of rapid change in computing and teachers lost control of how they used computers in their classrooms. Software companies produced computer tools that looked so good that teachers forgot about writing their own classroom materials and happily purchased software--that offered much more than teachers needed--from…

Recommends an inquiry approach as the most effective use of computers in mathematics. Describes 10 types of computer software and nine applications of computers in mathematics. (YP)

Computers have been in schools and indeed some mathematics classrooms for more than 35 years. Some schools have chosen to centralise their computers in laboratories, while others have a mix of configurations and networks. Whatever the case, how extensive has been the classroom use of computers for teaching and learning in mathematics? What has…

Many students view mathematics as a collection of theorems and facts that were discovered by intelligent mathematicians and all they have left to do is to study them carefully. Some believe it is important to help students change this view (Lavy & Shriki, 2003). One possible way is to enable students to modify the attributes of a given situation,…

Historical movements in the development of the use of computers in mathematics education are highlighted. The development of more efficient interfaces between users and machines are discussed. Future trends in this area are identified. (CW)