EBSCOhost: GRAPHING CALCULATORS AND STUDENTS' CONCEPTIONS OF THE DERIVATIVE - 0 views
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Jeremy Giardina on 20 Mar 09While the studies conducted in this paper are of an Australian background, this article offers some background information on the graphing calculator, such as when they were first introduced to students in Australia. The article also contains information on the background of the use of graphing calculators, such as how they affect students' performance, their attitudes towards the subject, and their confidence. This study shows how the performance can be enhanced by the use of graphics calculators.