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Project leader: Theodosis Zachariades, University of Athens
(Greece)
Team: Paris Pamfilos (University of Crete), Keith Jones
(University of Southampton, UK), Rumen Maleev (University of
Sofia, Bulgaria), Constantinos Christou (University of Cyprus)
The project is part-supported by a grant from the EU, award: 11892-CP-1-2004-1-GR-COMENIUS-C21
This project is investigating the use of geometrical approaches to the teaching of functions and calculus in mathematics. The aim is to devise and test a teaching programme for high school students based on the needs, knowledge and experiences of a range of countries within the European Union. Teaching approaches being devised exploit the use of suitable computer software (usually called "dynamic geometry").
Full details of the project are on the main project website.
Publications (in date order)
Zachariades, T., Pamfilos, P., Christou, C., Maleev, R. and Jones, K. (2007),
Teaching Introductory Calculus: approaching key ideas with dynamic software.
Paper presented at the CETL–MSOR Conference 2007 on Excellence in the
Teaching & Learning of Maths, Stats & OR, University of Birmingham, UK,
10-11 September 2007.
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Conference Presentations
CETL–MSOR Conference 2007 on Excellence in the Teaching & Learning of Maths, Stats & OR, University of Birmingham, UK, 10-11 September 2007.
Related CRME Projects
The
Mediation of Learning in Dynamic Geometry Environments
This research was part-supported by grant A94/16 from
the University of Southampton Research Fund.
The
Metacognitive Behaviour of Mathematics Undergraduates when
Solving Calculus Problems
This project was supported by ESRC research award
R00429524142
Indicative bibliography
Carter, J. & Ferrucci, B. (2003), Using Dynamic Coordinate Geometry as a Tool for Investigating Functions in a Course for Prospective Elementary School Teachers. Conference European ITEM (Integration of Technologies in the Teaching of Mathematics), Rheims, France, 20-22 June 2003.
Dahan, Jean-Jacques (2002), Another Way to Teach Derivative and Anti-derivative Functions with Cabri. Paper presented at the Annual T3 International Conference, Calgary, Ontario, Canada, March, 2002.
Dahan, Jean-Jacques (2002), Derivation and integration with Cabri and graphic calculators, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics at the Undergraduate Level, University of Crete, 1-6 July 2002.
Goldenberg, P., Lewis, P. and O'Keefe, J. (1992), Dynamic Representation and the Development of a Process Understanding of Functions. In: Harel, G. and E. Dubinsky (Eds.), The Concept of Functions: Aspects of Epistemology and Pedagogy, MAA Notes, Volume 25. Washington, DC: Mathematical Association of America.
Gorini, Catherine A. (1997), Dynamic Visualization in Calculus. In: James R. King and Doris Schattschneider (eds.), Geometry Turned On!: Dynamic Software in Learning, Teaching, and Research. Washington, D.C.: The Mathematical Association of America. [pp89-94].
Keller, B.A. and Hirsch, C.R. (1998), Student Preferences for Representations of Functions, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 29, 1-17.
Hollebrands, Karen F. & Stohl, Hollylynne (2003), Technology Tips: Linear Functions with Excel & The Geometer's Sketchpad, The Mathematics Teacher, 96(7), 516-519.
Jackiw, Nicholas (2003), Visualizing Complex Functions with The Geometer's Sketchpad. In: T. Triandafillidis and K. Hatzikiriakou (eds), Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching, Volos, Greece: University of Thessaly. [pp291-299].
Laborde, C. (2001), Integration of Technology in the Design of Geometry Tasks with Cabri-Geometry, International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 6(3), 283-317.
Laborde, C. (2003), A Qualitative Approach to Differential Equations with Dynamic Geometry. Paper presented at Hemisphere DELTA 03, the Fourth Southern Symposium on Undergraduate Mathematics Teaching. Queenstown, New Zealand, 23-27 November 2003.
Steketee, Scott (2003), Using Dynamic Calculus Software to Visualize the Fundamentals of Calculus. Proceedings of the 8th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics, December 15-19, 2003, Taiwan, ROC.
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