You are here:

A Taxonomy of Technological Tools for Mathematics Instruction
Article

, California State University, Bakersfield, United States ; , , Arizona State University, United States

CITE Journal Volume 5, Number 2, ISSN 1528-5804 Publisher: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Waynesville, NC USA

Abstract

The potential to use mathematics-based software as a tool to enhance student thinking and development is discussed and a taxonomy of tool categories is outlined. Briefly, there are five categories of tool-based mathematics software that can be used fruitfully in a mathematics curriculum: (a) Review and practice; (b) General; (c) Specific; (d) Environments; and (e) Communication tools. A description of the affordances and constraints of the five types of software and how each facilitates different aspects of student learning clarifies the ways in which diverse off the shelf offerings can be used to address the diverse goals of mathematics instruction from building basic skills to mathematical applications in the real world.

Citation

Kurz, T.L., Middleton, J.A. & Yanik, H.B. (2005). A Taxonomy of Technological Tools for Mathematics Instruction. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 5(2), 123-137. Waynesville, NC USA: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

Keywords

References

View References & Citations Map

These references have been extracted automatically and may have some errors. Signed in users can suggest corrections to these mistakes.

Suggest Corrections to References

Cited By

View References & Citations Map

These links are based on references which have been extracted automatically and may have some errors. If you see a mistake, please contact info@learntechlib.org.