Middle school and secondary mathematics teachers' (n=94) responses on the Attitude Instrument for Mathematics and Applied Technology were analyzed to determine relationships among personal philosophy, experience, and attitudes about calculator use. Interactions between mastery orientation (calculator use before versus after conceptual mastery) and…

Analyzes and refutes the arguments made by "back-to-basics" proponents against the use of calculators and for traditional instruction in the algorithms of pencil-and-paper arithmetic. Argues for the value of mental arithmetic in achieving all the aims and more of the traditional curriculum. (Author/ASK)

Compiles teachers' impressions of the barriers and/or incentives associated with the use of graphing calculators on classroom dynamics, curriculum and evaluation, training, support, and overall attitude. Concludes that teachers' perceptions of the advantages appeared to be instructionally related, whereas perceptions of the disadvantages appeared…

Focuses on changes in attitude toward mathematics and calculator use and changes in how general mathematics students naturalistically solve algebraic problems. Uses a survey to determine whether a student is rule-based. Concludes that the rule-based students used an equation to solve the algebraic word problem whereas the non-rule-based students…

Discusses the results of research which examines the perceptions of teachers as they initially engage in instruction using graphing calculators. Data were collected from 261 math and science teachers of grades 6-12. Participant views changed significantly overall in favor of viewing the graphing calculator as a thinking tool to enhance conceptual…

This study examines the perceptions of three preservice teachers regarding the use of calculators as instructional tools. Other response categories include the influence of personal and background characteristics and social factors affecting the potential use of calculators in the classroom. (17 references) (LZ)

Examines the relationship between experience and philosophical orientation by identifying practicing teachers' (n=233) and preservice teachers' (n=78) contextual frameworks related to calculator use as expressed through Habermasian interest categories. Found philosophical orientation pertaining to calculator use was a function of both experience…

Describes a step-by-step procedure that enables teachers to develop lessons that effectively use software or special calculators in the classroom. Problem-solving strategies and questions are determined that correspond to the technology through which students are able to construct their own knowledge. Illustrates the procedure using spreadsheets,…