The effects of using graphing calculators in the middle school classroom

Keywords

Graphic calculators; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if my practice of implementing graphing calculator technology with middle school students produced academic gains and an increase in attitudes towards mathematics. Twenty-eight 6th and 7th grade students participated in this study. Academic and attitudinal data were collected through student surveys, pre and post problem solving tests, journal prompts, direct classroom observations, and a focus group discussion. Results revealed that students were more positive towards mathematics and graphing calculator use. Problem solving achievement also increased when graphing calculators were used as a tool.

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Graduation Date

2003

Advisor

Dixon, Juli K.

Degree

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

College

College of Education

Department

Teaching and Learning Principles

Degree Program

Mathematics Education

Format

PDF

Pages

106 p.

Language

English

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0029091

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Education; Education -- Dissertations, Academic

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