d oes a calculator inhibit or enhance the learning of mathematics ?
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DOES A CALCULATOR INHIBIT OR ENHANCE THE LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS?
WHAT OTHER WAYS CAN A CALCULATOR BE USED IN THE CLASSROOM OTHER THAN SIMPLY FINDING AN ANSWER?
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR STUDENTS TO USE MENTAL MATH OR PAPER-AND-PENCIL METHOD INSTEAD OF A CALCULATOR?
CALCULATORS IN THE CLASSROOMPresentation by:Deby Shipman
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“…students at all levels need exposure to non-routine problems that illustrate the effective use of technology in their resolution.”~GRASSL and MINGUS
Success with the calculator boosts a students self-esteem
Teachers need to make wise, interesting choices for calculator use
Calculators can do more than give the answer
CALCULATORS IN THE CLASSROOMSTUDENT SUCCESS
Students know how to work the problem, but make a mistake with the math
Knows the formula – just did the math wrong
Calculation errors are eliminated
Student experiences success
CALCULATORS IN THE CLASSROOMMAKE IT INTERESTING
Teachers must inspire inquisition and make it fun
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CALCULATORS IN THE CLASSROOMNOT JUST TO FIND THE ANSWER
o Give students a chance to succeed
o Make learning fun and interesting
o Inspire the student to think of alternatives
Resources: Grassl, R. M., & Mingus, T. Y. (2002). On the shoulders of technology:
Calculators as cognitive amplifiers. International Journal of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 33(5), 715-723.
CALCULATORS IN THE CLASSROOM