Assessment in Calculus in the Presence of Graphics Calculators.

Forster, Patricia A.; Mueller, Ute

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ERIC Number: EJ663519

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Publication Date: 2002

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Assessment in Calculus in the Presence of Graphics Calculators.

Forster, Patricia A.; Mueller, Ute

Mathematics Education Research Journal, v14 n1 p16-36 Nov 2002

Explores the extent and nature of students' calculator usage as determined from examination scripts in the Western Australian Calculus Tertiary Entrance Examination. Discusses errors made and understanding called upon for seven questions. Discusses instruction and assessment of skills associated with graphical interpretation. (Author/KHR)

Descriptors: Calculus, Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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