Electronic Proceedings of the Fourteenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate MathematicsBaltimore, Maryland, November 1-4, 2001Paper C014Promoting Multiple Representations in Calculus: Examining Student Use of the Graphing Calculator |
Nina R. GirardUniv. of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 150 Biddle Hall 450 Schoolhouse Road Johnstown, PA 15904 USA Phone: (814) 269-2934 nina@pitt.edu list of all papers by this author |
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ABSTRACT
A study conducted in calculus courses, emphasizing multiple representations and using graphing calculators, examined students' responses to limits and derivatives by looking at representational mode(s) chosen; when the graphing calculator was used and by what type of students; and whether the calculator was used as an exploratory or confirmatory tool.Keyword(s): calculus, graphing calculators