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Problem Solving in the Digital Age: New Ideas for Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education
Sergei Abramovich; Michael Connell
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 36, No. 2 (April 2017) pp. 105–116
The paper reflects on an earlier research on the use of technology in secondary mathematics teacher education through the lenses of newer digital tools (Wolfram Alpha, Maple), most recent standards for teaching mathematics, and recommendations for...
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A Technology Immune Technology Enabled Problem within an Action on Objects Framework: Stamping Functions
Michael Connell; Sergei Abramovich
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 36, No. 2 (April 2017) pp. 117–127
This paper illustrates how the notion of Technology Immune Technology Enabled (TITE) problems (Abramovich, 2014), in this case an exploration of variations in surface area we refer to as Stamping Functions , might be incorporated into a K-6...
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Integrated spreadsheets as a paradigm of Type II technology applications in mathematics teacher education
Sergei Abramovich
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 35, No. 4 (October 2016) pp. 301–312
The paper presents the use of spreadsheets integrated with digital tools capable of symbolic computations and graphic constructions in a master?s level capstone course for secondary mathematics teachers. Such use of spreadsheets is congruent with...
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Promoting Technology Uses in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom: Lessons in Pedagogy from Zoltan Dienes.
Michael Connell; Sergei Abramovich
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 25, No. 3 (July 2016) pp. 213–227
Today technology allows for the utilization of new classes of mathematical objects which are themselves subject to new modes of student interaction. A series of notable examples may be found in the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives. These...
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Evolving polygons revisited: Inequalities and computer graphing
Sergei Abramovich; Peter Brouwer
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 28, No. 4 (October 2009) pp. 345–358
This paper was developed with the goal of enhancing the mathematical preparation of secondary school teachers in the technological paradigm. It shows how two-variable inequalities can be utilized as models for the construction of geometric objects...
Topics: Instructional Design, Mathematics, Software, Preservice Teacher Education, Curriculum, Secondary Education, Programming
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Evolving polygons and spreadsheets: Connecting mathematics across grade levels in teacher education
Sergei Abramovich; Peter Brouwer
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 28, No. 3 (July 2009) pp. 209–220
This paper was prepared in response to the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences recommendations for the preparation of secondary teachers. It shows how using trigonometry as a conceptual tool in spreadsheet-based applications enables one to...
Topics: Curriculum, Preservice Teacher Education, Software, Instructional Design, Mathematics, Secondary Education, Programming
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Computer as a medium for overcoming misconceptions in solving inequalities
Sergei Abramovich; Amos Ehrlich
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 26, No. 3 (July 2007) pp. 181–196
Inequalities are considered among the most useful tools of investigation in pure and applied mathematics; yet their didactical aspects have not received much attention in mathematics education research until recently. An important aspect of teaching ...
Topics: Teaching Methods, Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Computers, Mathematics
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Technology as a Medium for Elementary Preteachers' Problem-Posing Experience in Mathematics
Sergei Abramovich; Eun Cho
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 25, No. 4 (October 2006) pp. 309–323
This article attempts to extend current research and development activities related to the use of technology in problem posing, to early grades mathematics. It is motivated by the authors' work with elementary preservice teachers toward this goal,...
Topics: Early Childhood Education, Computers, Mathematics, Children, Standards, Preservice Teacher Education
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Equations with Parameters: A Locus Approach
Sergei Abramovich; Anderson Norton
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 25, No. 1 (January 2006) pp. 5–28
This paper introduces technology-based teaching ideas that facilitate the development of qualitative reasoning techniques in the context of quadratic equations with parameters. It reflects on activities designed for prospective secondary mathematics ...
Topics: Preservice Teachers, technology, Technology integration, Cognition, k-12, teacher education, Integration, Mathematics, Preservice Teacher Education, Professional Development, Pedagogy, problem solving, Teaching Methods, Inclusive Education
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Developing Technology-Mediated Entries into Hidden Mathematics Curriculum as a Vehicle for “Good Learning” by Elementary Pre-Teachers
Sergei Abramovich; Peter Brouwer
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 23, No. 3 (2004) pp. 299–322
This paper suggests that knowledge of the school mathematics curriculum, as one of the key components of teachers' education, can be extended to include concepts and structures that generally belong to hidden domains of the curriculum. Motivated by...
Topics: Teachers, Elementary Education, Mathematics, Curriculum
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Cognitive Heterogeneity in Computer-Mediated Mathematical Action as a Vehicle for Concept Development
Sergei Abramovich
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 22, No. 1 (2003) pp. 19–41
This article focuses on a spreadsheet-enabled pedagogy aimed at the early development of combinatorial reasoning. The setting includes manipulative-computational worksheets with enactive arithmetic tasks allowing for the variety of iconic...
Topics: Cognition
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What Are Billy’s Chances? Computer Spreadsheet as a Learning Tool for Younger Children and Their Teachers Alike
Melody Stanton; Erin Baer; Sergei Abramovich
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 21, No. 2 (2002) pp. 127–145
This article demonstrates how multiple features of a computer spreadsheet extended motivational activities with M&Ms and enhanced mathematical thinking of younger children in the context of data analysis and probability. Technology-enabled childhood ...
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Mathematical Concepts as Emerging Tools in Computing Applications
SERGEI ABRAMOVICH
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 19, No. 1 (2000) pp. 21–46
This paper deals with computational applications of number theory concepts developed from arithmetic properties of spreadsheet-based lattices. It reflects on activities explored with inservice and preservice teachers in an egalitarian, stu-dent- ...
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From Measuring to Formal Demonstration Using Interactive Computational Geoboards and Recurrent Electronic Charts
Sergei Abramovich; Gary Brown
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 18, No. 2 (1999) pp. 105–134
The paper shows how the joint use of dynamic geometry program and a spreadsheet may provide a computational environment for exploring geometry on plane lattices that lessens the risk of developing a false empiricist view of mathematics often...
Topics: Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Mathematics
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DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED ENTRIES INTO HIDDEN MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM AS A VEHICLE FOR ‘GOOD LEARNING’ BY ELEMENTARY PRE-TEACHERS
Sergei Abramovich; Peter Brouwer
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
This paper suggests that knowledge of the school mathematics curriculum, as one of the key components of teachers’ education, can be extended to include concepts and structures that generally belong to hidden domains of the curriculum. Motivated by...