Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
July 2008 Volume 27, Number 3
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Modeling the Influence of Calculator Use and Teacher Effects on First Grade Students’ Mathematics Achievement
Drew Polly, UNC-Charlotte, United States
American students continue to struggle on measures of student achievement. This study employed Hierarchical Linear Modeling to estimate a two-level model and examine the influences of calculator... More
pp. 245-263
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Self-efficacy, Motivational Email, and Achievement in an Asynchronous Math Course
Charles Hodges, Virginia Tech, United States
In this 15-week study the effects of motivational email messages on learner self-efficacy and achievement in an asynchronous math course were investigated. A repeated measures design was used. ... More
pp. 265-285
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The relationship between gender and students’ attitude and experience of using a Mathematical Software Program (MATLAB)
Mehmet Ocak, Gazi University, Turkey
This correlational study examined the relationship between gender and the students' attitude and prior knowledge of using one of the mathematical software programs (MATLAB). Participants were... More
pp. 287-297
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A Quantitative Methodology For Determining the Critical Benchmarks for Project 2061 Strand Maps
G Kuhn, Tanner Corp., United States
Abstract The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) was tasked with identifying the key science concepts for science literacy in K-12 students in America (AAAS, 1990, 1993).... More
pp. 299-324
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Emerging High School Students’ Problem Solving Trajectories Based on the Use of Dynamic Software
Manuel Santos-Trigo, Center for Research and Advanced Studies, Cinvestav-IPN, Mexico; César Cristóbal-Escalante, Cinvestav-IPN, Mexico
This study documents problem solving approaches that high school students develop as a result of using systematically Cabri-Geometry software . Results show that the use of the software becomes an ... More
pp. 325-340
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Preservice teachers' beliefs about using technology in the mathematics classroom
Cheng-Yao Lin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, United States
This study sought to examine preservice teachers' beliefs about their intent to use educational technology in mathematics classrooms. Also, web-based instruction on topics in elementary school... More
pp. 341-360