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The effect of exploratory computer-based instruction on secondary four students' learning of exponential and logarithmic curves
Abstract
The study investigated the effect of exploratory computer-based instruction on pupils' conceptual and procedural knowledge of graphs, and the affective issues towards the use of computers in mathematics. Many previous studies compared the effect of computer-assisted instruction with traditional teacher-directed teaching and any difference in performance might be due to a different pedagogical approach instead of the use of information technology (IT). In this study, both the experimental and control classes were taught using a guided discovery method to explore the characteristics of the exponential and logarithmic curves. One class used an interactive computer algebra system called LiveMath, while the other did not have access to IT. The findings indicated a significant difference in pupils' conceptual and procedural knowledge although there was no significant difference in their affect towards mathematics in general and towards the topic in particular. The pupils in the experimental class also showed a moderately positive affect towards the use of IT. This seemed to suggest that there was an inherent advantage of using IT to explore mathematical concepts.
Date Issued
2003
Call Number
QA20.C65 Yeo
Date Submitted
2003