Electronic Proceedings of the Tenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate MathematicsChicago, Illinois, November 6-9, 1997Paper C019Calculators, Attitudes, and Success |
Brian R. O'CallaghanDepartment of Mathematics Southeastern Louisiana University SLU 582 500 Western Avenue Hammond, LA 70402 USA Phone: (504) 549-2169 Fax: (504) 549-2099 bocallaghan@selu.edu list of all papers by this author |
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ABSTRACT
A study was conducted involving six graphing calculator sections and three traditional sections of a college algebra course. The calculator students showed significant improvements in their overall attitude toward mathematics, their self-concept relative to mathematics, and their enjoyment of mathematics. They rated the calculators and teachers very highly, and they were more successful than the traditional students.Keyword(s): college algebra, graphing calculators