Design And Study Of The Instrument To Assess Students Attitude Toward Graphing Calculator
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Design And Study Of The Instrument To Assess Students Attitude Toward Graphing Calculator
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Author : Nataliya Reznichenko
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Design And Study Of The Instrument To Assess Students Attitude Toward Graphing Calculator written by Nataliya Reznichenko and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
Assumptions: In mathematics learning, one of the considerations in the graphing calculator (GC) use is to understand students' attitude toward calculators. Rationale: This presentation describes design of an assessment instrument of students' attitude toward graphing calculator. Objectives: A pilot study that assessed the effectiveness of the developed instrument was conducted in the Developmental Mathematics classes at CCBC-Essex, MD. Theoretical framework: As a powerful tool, GC are becoming common in mathematics classrooms at all levels (Dick, 1992). Ellington (2003) conducted a meta-analysis of findings from 54 research studies on calculator use in pre-college mathematics classes. She used additional category for analysis that was not included in previous studies. This category was students' attitude toward the use of calculators in mathematics. Techniques: The instrument being developed is the Attitudes to Graphing Calculators (GC) in Mathematics Learning Questionnaire. The best instrument should provide both validity and reliability. In the pilot study that assesses the reliability of the developed instrument, the instrument was administered to a convenience group of 17 students-volunteers of the Developmental Mathematics classes at CCBC-Essex, MD. Results: To calculate statistics for the collected data I've used the CORR procedure from the SAS package (Delwiche & Slaughter, 2004). Reliability indices for all of the measures were calculated using Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient. Conclusions: Based on the positive results of the pilot study, it can be concluded that developed instrument has good internal consistency reliability. Developed instrument can be used to examine the attitudes toward GC in mathematics learning. Summary: In mathematics learning, one of the considerations in the graphing calculator (GC) use is to understand students' attitude toward calculators. This presentation describes design of an assessment instrument of students' attitude toward GC. A pilot study that assessed the effectiveness of the developed instrument was conducted in the Developmental Mathematics classes at CCBC-Essex, MD. Positive result is presented. The Attitudes to Graphing Calculators (GC) in Mathematics Learning Questionnaire is appended.
Learning Intermediate Algebra With Graphing Calculator In Community College
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Author : Nataliya Reznichenko
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Learning Intermediate Algebra With Graphing Calculator In Community College written by Nataliya Reznichenko and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Algebra categories.
Since technology has taken its place in almost all classrooms in schools and colleges across the country, there is a need to know how technology influences the mathematics that is taught and how students learn. In this study, the graphing calculator (GC) (namely the Texas Instruments TI-83) was implemented as a tool to enhance learning of function concept in Intermediate Algebra, one of the developmental mathematics courses in the community college. This study employed a mixed methods methodology, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to research design. In the quantitative component of the study, a quasi-experimental nonequivalent experimental and control group research design was utilized. In the qualitative component of the study, a free response questionnaire was utilized. To determine the effects of graphing calculator use on students' outcomes including mathematics achievement and students' attitudes toward mathematics and toward the graphing calculator, ANCOVA was applied to examine whether significant differences in students' outcomes exist between the experimental and control groups. To capture students' experiences with the graphing calculator in mathematics learning and discover their perceptions regarding graphing calculator use in learning of function concept, a free response questionnaire was given to the experimental group. Social constructivism was the theoretical framework that guided this study and data were analyzed through social constructivism. -- Abstract.
Dissertation Abstracts International
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Dissertation Abstracts International written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Dissertations, Academic categories.
Pre Service Teachers Attitudes Toward Graphing Calculators In Math And Science Case Study 10
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Author : Texas Instruments
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Pre Service Teachers Attitudes Toward Graphing Calculators In Math And Science Case Study 10 written by Texas Instruments and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
The need exists for methods courses to address the pedagogy issues of using graphing calculators. There needs to be a teacher candidate forum to examine their pedagogical perspectives on using graphing calculators in teaching, to explore when and how to use graphing calculators in the classroom, and to provide opportunities to practice teaching with graphing calculators. A recent study by Lyublinskaya, Donoghue and Zhou (2006) tracked the effects of such training on elementary and secondary pre-service teachers in methods classes for math and science. All students were divided into two groups. The first group consisted of undergraduate and graduate students preparing to teach secondary science and math, and who were enrolled in math and science methods courses. The second group consisted of undergraduate students preparing to teach in the elementary schools and who were enrolled in science methods courses. This study concludes that the perspectives and attitudes of pre-service teachers in their methods courses strongly depend on the intensity and length of experience they have with use of graphing calculators and calculator-based data collection devices (probe ware). The study also concludes that participants' confidence in the use of technology is somewhat independent of their perspective.
Journal For Research In Mathematics Education
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Journal For Research In Mathematics Education written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Mathematics categories.
Impact Of Calculators On Mathematics Instruction
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Author : George W. Bright
language : en
Publisher: University Press of America
Release Date : 1994
Impact Of Calculators On Mathematics Instruction written by George W. Bright and has been published by University Press of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Computers categories.
From a May 1992 conference in Houston, 11 papers reflect on how calculators do and might influence the teaching of mathematics, and make recommendations for future efforts to integrate them into the curriculum. Among the topics are inservice training for teachers, the graphing calculator in pre-algebra courses, supercalculators in undergraduate mathematics, and surveys and assessments from various systems and levels. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $21.50. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Graphing Calculators And Their Effect On Secondary Students Attitudes Toward Mathematics
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Author : Kristen Davis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Graphing Calculators And Their Effect On Secondary Students Attitudes Toward Mathematics written by Kristen Davis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Algebra categories.
"The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of using graphing calculators in the secondary mathematics classroom and to investigate if and how students' attitudes changed as a result of using graphing calculators. The research was conducted on Advanced Algebra students studying lines of regression and later matrices and their functions. The same survey was administered to the students after each unit, and differences were noted. The survey included questions regarding advantages and disadvantages of using graph calculators in each of these units. The students were also asked as to whether or not using graphing calculators improved their overall understanding of the material. Results of these surveys indicated that the more experience students had with graphing calculators, the more beneficial they were perceived to be by the students. Students reported after the second unit that the [sic] using graphing calculators improved their understanding of the material and students felt they saved time and made the problems easier. Some students cited disadvantages such as becoming too reliant on graphing calculators."--Author's abstract.
Effect Of Graphing Calculator Use On Student Achievement In College Algebra
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Author : Jennifer Sue Austin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Effect Of Graphing Calculator Use On Student Achievement In College Algebra written by Jennifer Sue Austin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Algebra categories.
Resources In Education
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Resources In Education written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Education categories.
The Impact Of Using Technology On Student Achievement
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Author : Barbara Renee Buckner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Impact Of Using Technology On Student Achievement written by Barbara Renee Buckner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Calculators categories.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of TI-Nspire graphing calculator use on student achievement and on teacher behavior variables of planning, teaching, and assessing. This study investigated the teaching of functions by teachers using the TI-Nspire graphing calculator versus teachers using a non-graphing scientific calculator. A review of the literature found that the emergence of calculators and computers has changed the way mathematics is both done and used (Ellington, 2006; Thorpe, 1989; & Kieran, 1992). Research also showed that students can effectively use a graphing calculator as an instructional tool to make and understand different types of representations (Choi-Koh, 2003; Colgan, 1993; and Drijvers & Doorman, 1996). Other studies have shown how graphing calculator use has engaged students in higher level thinking skills (Dessart, DeRidder, Charleen, & Ellington, 1999; Ellington, 2006; Graham & Thomas, 1998; Keller & Hirsch, 1998; Huntley, Rasmussen, Villarubi, Sangtong, & Fey, 2000; & Ronau et al., 2008). Since it is a relatively new tool, there is a limited amount of research on the classroom use of the TI-Nspire. The TI-Nspire is designed to link together multiple-representations within a single problem, so the concept of functions is an ideal context within which to study the impact of the TI-Nspire. This was a quasi-experimental study. The researcher gathered and analyzed pretest, post-test, and post post-test data on student performance on function concepts. The study included a 90 minute classroom observation of each class as well as document analysis of weekly questionnaires, daily lesson plans, and daily assessments. Vignettes employed classroom observations, document analysis, and thick description to triangulate the results of the qualitative analysis. During the summer prior to this study, all teachers attended 12 hours of training over the course of two days with a National Texas Instruments Instructor in which they were trained to use the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Teachers were then given a TINspire, TI-Nspire emulator and access to online Atomic learning video training (Atomic Learning, 2011), to continue their exploration of the TI-Nspire. The week prior to the study, the teachers attended another day of professional development activity taught by a Texas Instruments Trained Cadre member. This "Function Focused Session" was six hours long and provided review on the TI-Nspire, specific training about teaching the function concept with the TI-Nspire, and time to create lesson plans and activities for this study. During the two weeks of treatment and two weeks of follow up, teachers met once a week for "Weekly Touchdown Sessions" a 90 minute meeting held after school to complete a weekly questionnaire, turn in lesson plans, assessments, and receive further professional development on the TI-Nspire. Providing a trained Texas Instruments Instructor on a weekly basis to answer questions, assist in providing direction for the following week, and meeting weekly with the teachers to complete questionnaires were vital strategies necessary to support teachers with this new technology tool and to assure their fidelity in treatment implementation and control maintenance. All professional development sessions were taught by Texas Instruments trained Instructors. The results from four teachers, each with one treatment class using the TI-Nspire and one control class using a non-graphing scientific calculator, were significant on the pre-test with the control group having a higher mean score than the treatment group and statistical significance on the post post-test with the treatment group having a higher mean score than the control group. While there was a statistically significant effect of Teacher Zeta on the post-post test in comparisons with the other teachers, most of the teacher effect was controlled for within the design of the study. To control for teacher effect, all teachers taught both a treatment and a control class. For each teacher, one of their two algebra classes was randomly assigned to treatment and the other was then assigned to control. There was not enough power in the data to properly analyze the effect of socioeconomic status and special education. This study supports the use of TI-Nspire graphing calculators in Algebra classrooms while studying the concept of functions. This study shows that, while using the TI-Nspire graphing calculator, the use of multiple representations and higher Depth of Knowledge activities can be used to improve student achievement, and impact classroom teaching, and lesson planning. While this study shows the impact of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator for the concept of functions, further research is needed to continue evaluating the impact of the TI-Nspire across additional mathematics topics.