Improved Self-Confidence and Conceptual Understanding Through Students' Use of Graphing Technology in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom

Author

Brian Bierenga

Date of Defense

4-25-2002

Department

Mathematics

First Advisor

Christine Browning, Mathematics

Second Advisor

Kevin Dykema, Mattawan Middle School

Third Advisor

Allison Young, Education

Abstract

How does a teacher improve a student's conceptual understanding and, consequently, their self-confidence in the math classroom? This requires an effective learning environment that is also comfortable for students. This thesis attempts to answer the following question: does using graphing calculators, as an implemented learning tool in the middle school mathematics classroom, significantly help to improve both conceptual understanding and self-confidence in students?

Recommended Citation

Bierenga, Brian, "Improved Self-Confidence and Conceptual Understanding Through Students' Use of Graphing Technology in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom" (2002). Honors Theses. 647.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/647

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