A Brief Review of Researches on the Use of Graphing Calculator in Mathematics Classrooms
Keywords:
Graphing Calculator, NCTM, CAS, Mathematics Classroom, Mathematics LearningAbstract
The main purpose of this study is to know about the graphing
calculator used for learning mathematics. Many studies have attempted
to find the effect of graphing calculator availability in mathematics
classroom. Also, many educators have explored the role of graphing
calculators. Based on reviews, most researches about the use of graphing
calculators in the mathematics classrooms indicate that graphing
calculators have had positive effect on the learning of mathematics at
any grade levels. However, several reports still revealed that using
graphing calculators had no significant or negative effects on learning of
mathematics (Averbeck, 2001; Fox, 1998; Norris, 1995; Upshaw, 1994).
This paper may provide many readers a snapshot to capture the use of
graphing calculators based on research studies.
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