Effectiveness and efficiency of calculator use for computation in years 8-10
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
School
School of Education
RAS ID
1092
Abstract
A sample of 141 Year 8-10 students in a suburban secondary school was given a computation test to complete by using a four-function calculator. Students were required to record all their key presses for each item in order that they could be assessed on their efficiency of calculator use. There was a small increase in effectiveness of calculator use over the three year levels, but efficiency actually fell away in Year 10. Overall, only 62 percent of students used their calculators highly efficiently.
Comments
Bana, J., & Shipley, R. (2002). Effectiveness and efficiency of calculator use for computation in years 8-10. MERGA25:Mathematics Education in the South Pacific (Vol 1 & Vol 2). Auckland, New Zealand.