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While computational technologies are transforming the professional practice of mathematics, as yet they have had little impact on school mathematics. This pioneering text develops a theorized analysis of why this is and what can be done to address it. It examines the particular case of symbolic calculators (equipped with computer algebra systems) in secondary education. Drawing on a substantial program of French innovation and research, as well as closely related studies from Australia and the Netherlands, it provides rich illustrations of the many aspects of technology integration, and of the ways in which these are shaped at different levels of the educational institution. This pioneering text develops a theorized analysis of why this is and what can be done to address it. It examines the particular case of symbolic calculators (equipped with computer algebra systems) in secondary education.

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Author:   Dominique Guin ,  Kenneth Ruthven ,  Luc Trouche
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
Volume:   36
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.486kg
ISBN:  

9781441935823

ISBN 10:   1441935827
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   06 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Calculators in Mathematics Education: A Rapid Evolution of Tools, with Differential Effects.- A Cas as an Assistant to Reasoned Instrumentation.- Transposing Computer Tools from the Mathematical Sciences into Teaching.- The Influence of a Computer Algebra Environment on Teachers’ Practice.- Using Symbolic Calculators to Study Mathematics.- An Instrumental Approach to Mathematics Learning in Symbolic Calculator Environments.- Computer Algebra as an Instrument: Examples of Algebraic Schemes.- Instrumental Genesis, Individual and Social Aspects.- The Integration of Symbolic Calculators into Secondary Education: Some Lessons from Didactical Engineering.- Conclusion.

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