Mapping pedagogical opportunities provided by mathematics analysis software

International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-20

  Pierce, Robyn ^a   Stacey, Kaye ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Computer algebra systems; Dynamic geometry; Graphics calculators; Mathematics; Pedagogical opportunities; Spreadsheets; Technology

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER ALGEBRA SYSTEMS; CURRENT PRACTICES; DYNAMIC GEOMETRY; INTERPERSONAL ASPECTS; MATHEMATICS ANALYSIS; NEW OPPORTUNITIES; POSITIVE CHANGES; POTENTIAL BENEFITS; PROFESSIONAL GROWTH; STATISTICAL PACKAGES; TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; TEACHING AND LEARNING; TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY;

ALGEBRA; COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY; COMPUTER SOFTWARE; MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS; PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS; RESEARCH; SCHOOL BUILDINGS; SPREADSHEETS; TEACHING;

CONFORMAL MAPPING;

EID: 77949582850     PISSN: 13823892     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10758-010-9158-6     Document Type: Article

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