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Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 2010
This paper proposes a taxonomy of the pedagogical opportunities that are offered by mathematics analysis software such as computer algebra systems, graphics calculators, dynamic geometry or statistical packages. Mathematics analysis software is software for purposes such as calculating, drawing graphs and making accurate diagrams. However, its…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Graphing Calculators, Professional Development, Classification
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Sangwin, C. J. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2003
This article defines "higher level mathematical skills" and details an important class: that of "constructing instances" of mathematical objects satisfying certain properties. Comment is made on the frequency of higher level tasks in undergraduate work. We explain how such questions may be assessed "in practice" without the imposition on staff of…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Education