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Technology and School Mathematics

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A teacher should make good use of calculators by using them for all of the following EXCEPT to

perform basic computations such as 7x3 when computation skills are the objective of the lessonSave time when computation skills are not the objective of the lessondrill basic facts such as the multiples of 7enhance problem solving in the classroom

In considering the use of the calculator, a teacher should _______.

teach students to use pencil-and-paper computation before using the calculatorshow students that it is always appropriate to use the calculatorteach children how to use the calculator as a commonplace tool effectivelyuse the calculator periodically, but refrain from using it during testing

Reasons to utilize yet monitor the use of calculator in the classroom include all of the following reasons EXCEPT

students will not make wise choices about the use of the calculator without instructional guidancemany excellent calculator explorations happen spontaneously in a problem solving environmentstudents believe that calculators are not common tools for solving problems when use is limitedcalculators can harm and detract from the development of basic skills if used too often

Features or characteristics that make software programs worthwhile additions to your classroom include all of the following EXCEPT

Easy to useStudents engage with the contentProgram comes with gamesProgram will run on school computers

Dynamic geometry software programs

are designed for the high school classroomare simply drawing packagesdo not preserve shapes and lines if dragged or pulledallow students to create and manipulate shapes

	That technology is one of the six principles in the Principles and Standards in School Mathematics (2000) document highlights the importance that NCTM gives to technology.

	True False

	Calculators interfere with the learning of basic facts.
	Calculators interfere with the learning of basic facts.
	True False

	Resistance to the use of calculators has diminished but has not disappears.

	True False

	Research has found that the average-ability learners can enhance their problem-solving abilities from calculator usage.

	True False

	Instructional software is designed to teach.
	Instructional software is designed to teach.
	True False

	A calculator connected to a CBL collects real data and stores it in the calculator for analysis of the relationships.

	True False

There are benefits and effective uses of the calculator. Explain four of the benefits and provide 2 examples of good activities that could be used in the classroom.

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A teacher should make good use of calculators by using them for all of the following EXCEPT to

In considering the use of the calculator, a teacher should _______.

Reasons to utilize yet monitor the use of calculator in the classroom include all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Features or characteristics that make software programs worthwhile additions to your classroom include all of the following EXCEPT

Dynamic geometry software programs

That technology is one of the six principles in the Principles and Standards in School Mathematics (2000) document highlights the importance that NCTM gives to technology.

Calculators interfere with the learning of basic facts.

Resistance to the use of calculators has diminished but has not disappears.

Research has found that the average-ability learners can enhance their problem-solving abilities from calculator usage.

Instructional software is designed to teach.

A calculator connected to a CBL collects real data and stores it in the calculator for analysis of the relationships.

There are benefits and effective uses of the calculator. Explain four of the benefits and provide 2 examples of good activities that could be used in the classroom.