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ERIC Number: EJ654315
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
The Effect of Calculator Usage in the Learning of Basic Skills.
Vasquez, Selina; McCabe, Terence W.
Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v19 n1 p33-40 Fall 2002
Evaluates the effectiveness of calculator usage in the learning of basic skills by developmental mathematics students with respect to increasing mathematical performance, as measured by a "no calculator permitted" content specific test. Results show calculator usage neither positively nor negatively affected the attainment of basic skills. Contains 5 tables, 3 figures, and 2 references. (AUTH/NB)
Descriptors: Calculators, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Mathematics, Remedial Mathematics, Skill Development, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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