Technology and xx

Authors: Gratzer, William¹; Krishnan, Srilal¹

Source: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Volume 39, Number 7, October 2008 , pp. 952-960(9)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

The revolution of technology in education has heralded a new wave of learning styles and in some cases total dependence on technology. Yet, statistics reveal no significant improvement in student performance in Mathematics and a downward trend in basic algebra skills. The major impediment in the learning process is lack of understanding of the concepts and a virtual total dependence on technology. We expose the dangers of total dependence on technology by using the much-ignored function f(x) = xx as a case study and conclude that technology can be a valuable tool provided the student has complete understanding of related concepts.

Keywords: graphing calculator; domain; limit

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/00207390802054482

Affiliations: 1: Department of Mathematics, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, USA

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