Electronic Proceedings of the Twenty-second Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

Chicago, Illinois, March 11-14, 2010

Paper S094

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The Impact of Technology and Dynamic Geometry Software on Fostering Discovery and Research at the Undergraduate Level, Some New Results

Antonio R. Quesada


University of Akron

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Andrew Cooper


University of Akron

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ABSTRACT

Traditionally, most students at the undergraduate level - not to mention at the secondary level - are not exposed to any research in mathematics due mostly to their lack of background. In this presentation, we look at some conditions that seem to foster students' exploration and discovery in mathematics. In addition, we will show some new results obtained by students at both levels.

Keyword(s): student research, geometry, pedagogy