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