The purpose of this paper was to explore (1) the facilitative effect of the use of a graphing calculator (gc) on mathematical problem solving in the context of an adult (18+) college algebra class; (2) the connection between mathematics self-efficacy (mse) and college students' academic performance by using the gc as a tool in the college algebra class, (3) the effects of 6-week interventions designed to increase mse; and (4) the relationship between mse and individuals' learning styles. The results show that gc practice does benefit problem solving, particularly when the problem requires understanding of graphic representation. Higher accuracy and mse results showed that the use of gc successfully and positively promotes individuals' mse, and, specifically, algebra classes. On individuals' learning styles, visual learners do obtain a significant benefit from the use of gc's and higher mse when compared to balanced learners.
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Publisher
Vdm Verlag
ISBN-13
9783639132403
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20049047799
Product Key Features
Author
Ping-Jung Tintera
Publication Name
The Facilitative Role of Graphing Calculators in Learning Col. Algebra
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Self-Study
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
150g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ping-Jung Tintera
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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