How One Physics Teacher Changed His Algebraic Thinking.

Nicol, Marsha P.

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ERIC Number: EJ538316

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Publication Date: 1997

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How One Physics Teacher Changed His Algebraic Thinking.

Nicol, Marsha P.

Mathematics Teacher, v90 n2 p86-89 Feb 1997

Describes the study of a physics teacher whose teaching changed as his beliefs about mathematics changed. Following a week-long institute on using graphing calculators, the teacher became an advocate of calculator use and his algebraic thinking progressed as he realized the importance of functions. (DDR)

Descriptors: Calculators, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematics, Physics, Professional Development, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Teacher Attitudes, Technology

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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