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Tan, Hazel – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2012
In this paper, the relationships between students' beliefs about knowing and learning mathematics, and how they engage with calculators, are investigated. An online survey was conducted for 964 Singaporean and 176 Victorian senior secondary students. Students' "connected knowing-deep approach" conception of mathematics was found to be…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Calculators, Teaching Methods, Beliefs
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Forgasz, Helen; Tan, Hazel – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2010
In 2009, four mathematics subjects were offered at the year 12 level in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). The two subjects at the intermediate level--Mathematical Methods and Mathematical Methods CAS--run in parallel, that is, a student can be enrolled in only one or the other, the choice being made at the school level. The curricular…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Females, Calculators, Algebra
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Forgasz, Helen J.; Griffith, Shirly – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2006
In this paper we present findings from two studies focusing on computer algebra system (CAS) calculators. In Victoria, Australia, it is currently mandatory for students to use graphics calculators in some grade 12 mathematics examinations. Since 2001, a pilot study has been conducted involving Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) students…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Calculators, Gender Differences, Grade 12