Book chapter
Learning from calculators
The world, NOT according to Derek Hurrell, pp.53-56
The Mathematical Association of Western Australia
2023
Abstract
In recent years, calculators have become common objects in primary school classrooms, as they also have in other places, including homes and shops. Being accessible to children is, however, no guarantee that calculators will be educationally beneficial, and some have even suggested that they might be harmful. An important part of the legacy of Derek Hurrell, reflected throughout this book, is that children might learn about mathematics if given appropriate tasks and opportunities to engage productively with them in a supportive environment...
Details
- Title
- Learning from calculators
- Authors/Creators
- Barry Kissane
- Contributors
- Lorraine Day (Editor)Paula McMahon (Editor)
- Publication Details
- The world, NOT according to Derek Hurrell, pp.53-56
- Publisher
- The Mathematical Association of Western Australia
- Identifiers
- 991005812250007891
- Copyright
- © Copyright 2023
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
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