Download or read book Calculator Use in the High School Mathematics Classroom written by Stephanie Rasch and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the relationship between calculator use and performance of high school mathematics students ... Student achievement was evaluated by using surveys, grades, and standardized test scores to determine whether calculators would have a positive or negative effect in various situations.

Download or read book The Brown Center Report on American Education written by Paul Diperna and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Brown Center on Education Policy conducts research on topics in American education, with a special focus on efforts to improve academic achievement in elementary and secondary schools. The center seeks to inform policymakers at all levels of government, to influence the course of future educational research, and to produce a body of work not only valuable to policymakers and scholars, but also parents, teachers, administrators, taxpayers, school board members, and the general public.This annual report card analyzes the state of American education using the latest measures of student learning, uncovers and explains important trends in achievement test scores, and identifies promising and disappointing educational reforms. Unlike similar reports intended solely for government use, the Brown Center annual report card is written for an audience of parents, teachers, and policymakers.

Download or read book Graphing Calculator Use by High School Mathematics Teachers of Western Kansas written by Keith M. Dreiling and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphing calculators have been used in education since 1986, but there is no consensus as to how, or if, they should be used. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Research Council promote their use, and ample research supports the positive benefits of their use, but not all teachers share this view. Also, rural schools face obstacles that may hinder them from implementing technology. The purpose of this study is to determine how graphing calculators are used in mathematics instruction of high schools in western Kansas, a rural region of the state. In addition to exploring the introduction level of graphing calculators, the frequency of their use, and classes in which they are used, this study also investigated the beliefs of high school mathematics teachers as related to teaching mathematics and the use of graphing calculators. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and observations of classroom teaching. Results indicate that graphing calculators are allowed or required in almost all of the high schools of this region, and almost all teachers have had some experience using them in their classrooms. Student access to graphing calculators depends more on the level of mathematics taken in high school than on the high school attended; graphing calculator calculators are allowed or required more often in higher-level classes than in lower-level classes. Teachers believe that graphing calculators enhance student learning because of the visual representation that the calculators provide, but their teaching styles have not changed much because of graphing calculators. Teachers use graphing calculators as an extension of their existing teaching style. In addition, nearly all of the teachers who were observed and classified as non-rule-based based on their survey utilized primarily rule-based teaching methods.

Download or read book The Nation s Report Card written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Using Technology for Problem Solving in Middle and High School Mathematics written by Kenneth P. Goldberg and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Technology for Problem Solving in Middle and High School Mathematics: Investigations Using Scientific and Graphing Calculators, Spreadsheets, and The Geometer's Sketchpad © Firmly rooted in the NCTM Principles and Standards, Using Technology for Problem Solving in Middle and High School Mathematics examines why technology is essential to today's mathematics classroom, and illustrates how using technology can encourage and enhance your students' study and understanding of mathematics. Inquiry-based, this book provides both a five-step model and 23 sample investigations that demonstrate how to help students become better problem solvers through the use of four types of instructional technology: the scientific calculator, the graphing calculator, spreadsheet software, and The Geometer's Sketchpad © software. Here's what reviewers say about this book: "The five-step model provided here is excellent, giving teachers a rich mathematical perspective to draw upon. This process moves students from inductive explorations to deductive justifications of the results, which is aligned with current theories on how students best learn." Dr. Robert M. Horton, Clemson University "I like the organization of the investigations; they include a nice variety of topics and tend to avoid the 'already known' examples. The level of technology used moves from simple to more complex, and the reader is exposed to potentially new uses of the technology beyond commonly used (novice) features." Dr. Linda Bolte, Eastern Washington University "I really like the idea of the research summaries. In all cases, I think bringing mathematics research into the practice arena is extremely useful and productive." Dr. Janet Bowers, San Diego State University

Download or read book Helping Children Learn Mathematics written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-07-31 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results from national and international assessments indicate that school children in the United States are not learning mathematics well enough. Many students cannot correctly apply computational algorithms to solve problems. Their understanding and use of decimals and fractions are especially weak. Indeed, helping all children succeed in mathematics is an imperative national goal. However, for our youth to succeed, we need to change how we're teaching this discipline. Helping Children Learn Mathematics provides comprehensive and reliable information that will guide efforts to improve school mathematics from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The authors explain the five strands of mathematical proficiency and discuss the major changes that need to be made in mathematics instruction, instructional materials, assessments, teacher education, and the broader educational system and answers some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to mathematics instruction. The book concludes by providing recommended actions for parents and caregivers, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, stressing the importance that everyone work together to ensure a mathematically literate society.

Download or read book Integrating Calculators in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom written by Andrea Mason and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to analyze secondary mathematics teachers' experiences, attitudes, beliefs, and practices in teaching and learning mathematics using the calculator. The study also focused on the role of the calculator in the mathematics classroom. A high number of students lack simple math skills and many use the calculator at all times. This led to the question, is the calculator a substitute for learning and authentic understanding? Data was collected through questionnaires, observations, and interviews. Results show that (1) teachers believe students can successfully learn mathematics using calculators, however (2) teachers believe that the calculator can contribute to a lack of mathematical understanding and threaten basic skill development and (3) the role and use of the calculator in the middle and high school differ significantly. These results demonstrate that integrating the calculator in the secondary mathematics classroom is a complicated, deliberated task and teachers need to be prepared to do so with as much support and knowledge as possible. Three appendixes are included: (1) Teacher Questionnaire Part II; (2) Teacher Interview Questions; and (3) Calculator Terms. (Contains 6 tables and 6 figures.).

Download or read book Calculators in the Classroom written by David G. Moursund and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1981 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Early Childhood Mathematics written by Robert J. Jensen and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this volume useful information for the teacher is presented concerning the importance of language and the communication of ideas, how to enhance classroom dynamics, and the use of alternate assessment and evaluation approaches in the early childhood grades."--Back cover.

Download or read book Inside Your Calculator written by Gerald R. Rising and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the mysteries that lie within your calculator This remarkable book explores the simple internal calculatorprocesses—algorithms and programs—that tell us, forexample, that the cosine of 56? is 0.5591929035. Using carefullyconstructed diagrams and figures, the author effectivelydemonstrates how calculator keys compute powers, roots, logarithms,and trigonometry functions, while also providing insights intosimple programming, the conversion between decimal and binarynumeration, and perhaps most importantly, the structure of ournumeration systems. Many people believe that the processes thatdrive calculators demand advanced mathematical concepts; however,this book proves that a minimal understanding of algebra andgeometry is all that is needed to follow the step-by-stepexplanations of how scientific calculators work. Inside Your Calculator: From Simple Programs to SignificantInsights is a complete and multifaceted exercise in criticalthinking. This book features: A detailed explanation of how to use a graphics calculator andprogram basic functions A discussion of the history of mathematics when appropriate,which provides a foundation for further learning Fundamental mathematical lessons and interesting applications ofpre-calculus mathematics A thorough review of the fundamentals of programming, algebra,and geometry needed to gain insight into why the algorithms workand how the results are meaningful in our lives While the simultaneous use of a calculator is not needed to gaininsight into how the algorithms work, those who do have aprogrammable graphics calculator can experiment with the programspresented in the book. These programs may be used on TI-84 andTI-83 calculators, and additional information for other TexasInstruments calculators as well as the Casio FX series is availableon the book's related web site. As a result of over fifty years of award-winning teachingexperience in both high school and college classrooms, Dr. Risinganticipates and answers potential questions from readers, and hesuccessfully brings this subject alive in an illuminating andentertaining way. This book is therefore not only ideal forundergraduate mathematics majors as either a primary orsupplemental text, but it also appeals to anyone with an interestin mathematics and its ideas. View Dr. Rising's book presentation: atitle="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqadHbc2YOA"href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqadHbc2YOA"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqadHbc2YOA/a

Download or read book Uses of the Calculator in School Mathematics K 12 written by Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Graphing Calculators in the Mathematics Classroom written by Richard A. Brenner and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book High School Teachers Use Of Graphing Calculators written by Levi Molenje and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-27 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of function is critical to the study of mathematics since it cuts across virtually all areas of mathematics and has a robust ability to provide meaningful representations of complex situations in the real world. Studies however, have shown that students have difficulty in shifting among representations of a function. Other studies have shown that graphing calculators can improve students' conceptual understanding of functions by allowing them to explore the various representations. This book extends the research base by considering how teachers' beliefs about graphing calculators may influence their use of multiple representations. The book also examines how the nature of classroom dynamics - teacher directed lessons versus lessons involving student exploration - influences the role of the graphing calculator and subsequently the exploration of multiple representations. Results reported here should benefit various groups involved with teacher preparation including pre-service teacher educators, professional development providers for in-service teachers and curriculum developers who create materials that incorporate technology.

Download or read book The Relationship Between the New Jersey Mandate to Provide All Students with Calculators During the Administration of the Grade 11 High School Proficiency Test in Mathematics and Calculator Use in Mathematics Classroom Instruction in New Jersey Public High Schools written by Carolyn Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Junior Algebra written by F. Oscar Lane and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Advanced Algebra with the TI 84 Plus Calculator written by Brendan Kelly and published by Brendan Kelly Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Everybody Counts written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematics is the key to opportunity. No longer only the language of science, mathematics is now essential to business, finance, health, and defense. Yet because of the lack of mathematical literacy, many students are not prepared for tomorrow's jobs. Everybody Counts suggests solutions. Written for everyone concerned about our children's education, this book discusses why students in this country do not perform well in mathematics and outlines a comprehensive plan for revitalizing mathematics education in America, from kindergarten through college. single copy, $8.95; 2-9 copies, $7.50 each; 10 or more copies, $6.95 each (no other discounts apply)