出版社：Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Santarém
摘要：In today's ever-changing society, Education takes an increasingly greater role in shaping tomorrow's world. The fast development of both scientific and technological communities urges school to approach students differently, by regarding them as responsible, informed and socially-active citizens, to provide an appropriate integration in society.
As such, it is of the utmost importance to implement changes and pedagogical innovations within the classroom, among which figure the use of information technologies. Doing so, they would greatly improve Education as a whole.
Since graphic calculators are mandatory as far as Mathematics is concerned, special attention should be given to its use in classes throughout High School, as, due to its educational features, they may be used to stimulate students' scientific and social abilities.
In order to acknowledge different strategies, which may boost the teaching/learning of Mathematics, the presented case-study was carried out as a means to identify what abilities were developed through the use of this pedagogical tool. The case-study approached twenty two eleventh grade students of the same class, with ages ranging from fifteen to seventeen years old.
The chosen methodology focused on qualitative and interpretative analysis, especially the aforementioned case study, which, for its characteristics, made this approach seem appropriate for the situation. The methods of gathering information were based on participant observation, video recording of classes and semi-structured interviews (fully transcribed tape recorded interviews) made to every student.
It may be concluded from this study that the use of graphing calculators incited a more positive attitude of students towards Mathematics, improved displays of persistence while solving problems, developed autonomy and arguing skills, critical thinking and initiative, teamwork, cooperation and self-confidence. The students further pointed out the importance of in-class tasks as a way to ensure a more active, dynamic and stimulating environment to study in, this being a key factor in the success of learning.
关键词：Pedagogical Innovations, Mathematics, Teaching/Learning of Mathematics, Graphing Calculator.
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