Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
January 2016 Volume 35, Number 1
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 4
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The Influence of Different Virtual Manipulative Types on Student-Led Techno-Mathematical Discourse
Katie Anderson-Pence, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, United States; Patricia Moyer-Packenham, Utah State University, United States
This exploratory study examined the influence of different virtual manipulative (VM) types on the nature of student pairs’ techno-mathematical discourse (TMD). Three fifth-grade student pairs... More
pp. 5-31
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Learning about Surface Area through a Digital Fabrication-Augmented Unit
Kimberly Corum & Joe Garofalo, University of Virginia, United States
Surface area is consistently identified as a curriculum standard for K-12 students and it regularly appears on national and international assessments. Recently, many schools began acquiring digital... More
pp. 33-59
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Effects of a Tablet-Based Mathematics Application for Pre-School Children
Karl Kosko & Richard Ferdig, Kent State University, United States
Tablets such as iPad, Android, and Windows devices have become ubiquitous in both the home and school settings. Adults and kids of all ages are using these tools and the associated apps to do... More
pp. 61-79
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Technology, Active Learning, and Retention in General Education Mathematics
Inessa Levi, Columbus State University, United States; Iman Chahine, Georgia State University, United States; Lauretta Garrett, Tuskegee University, United States; Haifeng Wang, Georgia State University, United States
Difficulties in general education mathematics courses may be attributed to many factors, primarily low proficiency in symbol manipulation, a perception that mathematics is an area which eludes... More
pp. 81-105