Incorporating computational science activities in high school algebra

Author

DeLuca, Joseph ; Joiner, David A.

Author_Institution

Kean Univ., Union, NJ

fYear

2006

fDate

38869

Firstpage

356

Lastpage

356

Abstract

Summary form only given. This study attempts to determine the effectiveness of a set of interactive learning materials from the CSERD collection in teaching concepts in a freshman Algebra I class. Materials from the CSERD resource project interactivate can be used in a series of 4 lessons through February and March 2006 at a parochial school in Northeastern New Jersey. Students take a pre- and post-test on topics covered in this period. Students and teachers are surveyed to determine their attitudes towards the use of computation in learning and towards mathematics in general. Additionally, students submit a daily feedback statement after each augmented lesson

Keywords

algebra; computer aided instruction; mathematics computing; computational science activity; high school algebra; interactive learning material; Accreditation; Algebra; Computer aided instruction; Computer science; Computer science education; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Information technology; Mathematics; Software libraries; algebra; computational science education;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Digital Libraries, 2006. JCDL '06. Proceedings of the 6th ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on

Conference_Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Print_ISBN

1-59593-354-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1145/1141753.1141851

Filename

4119171