The Didactical Challenge of Symbolic Calculators Turning a Computational Device into a Mathematical Instrument /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Guin, Dominique (Editor), Ruthven, Kenneth (Editor), Trouche, Luc (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2005.
• Series: Mathematics Education Library ; 36
• Subjects: Education.; Curriculums (Courses of study).; Education > Curricula.; Educational technology.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Mathematics Education.; Educational Technology.; Learning & Instruction.; Curriculum Studies.

While computational technologies are transforming the professional practice of mathematics, as yet they have had little impact on school mathematics. This pioneering text develops a theorized analysis of why this is and what can be done to address it. It examines the particular case of symbolic calc...

Table of Contents:

• Calculators in Mathematics Education: A Rapid Evolution of Tools, with Differential Effects
• A Cas as an Assistant to Reasoned Instrumentation
• Transposing Computer Tools from the Mathematical Sciences into Teaching
• The Influence of a Computer Algebra Environment on Teachers’ Practice
• Using Symbolic Calculators to Study Mathematics
• An Instrumental Approach to Mathematics Learning in Symbolic Calculator Environments
• Computer Algebra as an Instrument: Examples of Algebraic Schemes
• Instrumental Genesis, Individual and Social Aspects
• The Integration of Symbolic Calculators into Secondary Education: Some Lessons from Didactical Engineering
• Conclusion.