The Use of Graphics Calculators by Students in an Examination: What Do They Really Do?.

Graham, T.; Headlam, C.; Honey, S.; Sharp, J.; Smith, A.

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Publication Date: 2003

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The Use of Graphics Calculators by Students in an Examination: What Do They Really Do?

Graham, T.; Headlam, C.; Honey, S.; Sharp, J.; Smith, A.

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v34 n3 p319-34 May-Jun 2003

Questions the effectiveness of graphics calculators in developing mathematical understanding. Investigates how a small group of students actually used graphics calculators in examination conditions. Finds that very little was made of the calculator when taking the exam with most students preferring to use a scientific calculator instead unless a graph was specifically requested in the question. (Contains 22 references.) (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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