The Impacts of Dynamic Geometry Software on Graphing Abilities of Prospective Physics Teachers: GeoGebra Sample

Nazan Sezen Yüksel; Sema Çıldır

doi:10.51724/ijpce.v7i1.46

Authors

Nazan Sezen Yüksel Hacettepe University
Sema Çıldır Hacettepe University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51724/ijpce.v7i1.46

Keywords:

Dynamic geometry software, Graphing abilities, Prospective physics teachers

Abstract

Dynamic geometry software is computer programs which allow one to visualize abstract concepts as figures and dynamic representations on a computer screen. The effective use of such software as classroom materials becomes possible only when teachers and students have the necessary information and skills. This study aims to identify the graphing abilities of prospective teachers and analyze the impacts of Geogebra, dynamic geometry software, on these abilities. With this aim, a study was conducted on prospective teachers taking general mathematics course. In this study, it was observed that prospective teachers had difficulty especially with drawing and interpreting the graphs of trigonometric and rational functions. However, by using Geogebra they were able to draw and recognize the graphs of functions more easily. By means of interviews with prospective teachers and observations during the performance of activities, findings which verified the same conclusion were also obtained.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Allison Lu, Y.W. (2008). Linking Geometry and Algebra: A multiple-case study of Upper-Secondary mathematics teachers’ conceptions and practices of GeoGebra in England and Taiwan. Master Thesis, Cambridge University.
Chang, C.Y. (2001). Comparing the Impacts of a Problem-Based Computer-Assisted Instruction and the Direct-Interactive Teaching Method on Student Science Achievement. Journal of Science Educational and Technology, 10(2), 147-153.
Couco, A.A. & Goldenberg, E.P. (1996). A Role for Technology in Mathematics Education. Journal of Education, 178(2), 15-32.
Diković, L. (2009). Applications Geogebra into Teaching Some Topics of Mathematics at the College Level. ComSIS, 6(2), 191-203.
Godwin, S. & Sutherland, R. (2004). Whole- class Technology for Learning Mathematics: the Case of Functions and Graphs. Education, Communication & Information, 4(1), 131-152.
Hohenwarter, M. (2006). GeoGebra-didaktische Materialien und Anwendungen für denMathematikunterricht. Dissertation Thesis, Salzburg Universität, Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät. Retrieved September 2, 2014 from http://www.geogebra.org/publications/mhohen_diss.pdf
Hohenwarter, M., & Fuchs, K. (2004). Combination of Dynamic Geometry, Algebra and Calculus. Proceedings of Computer Algebra and Dynamic Geometry Systems in Mathematics Teaching 2004. Pecs, Hungary: CADGME. Retrieved March 1, 2013 from http://www.geogebra.org/static/mhohen_cv.pdf.
Hohenwarter, M.& Hohenwarter, J. (2009). GeoGebra Help Official Manual 3.2. Retrieved February 1, 2010 from http://www.geogebra.org/help/docuen.pdf .
Hohenwarter, M.& Jones, K.(2007). Ways of Linking Geometry and Algebra: The Case of GeoGebra. Proceedings of the British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics, 27(3), 126- 131.
Hohenwarter, M. & Preiner, J. (2007). Dynamic mathematics with GeoGebra. Journal of Online Mathematics and its Applications, MAA, ID 1448,7.
Kutluca, T. & Baki, A. (2009). Investigating of Views of Students, Student Teachers and Teachers About Difficult Subjects in 10th Grade Mathematics Class. Kastamonu Journal of Education, 17(2), 609- 624.
Loc, N.P. & Triet, L.V.M. (2014). Dynamic Software “Geogebra” for Teaching Mathematics: Experiences from a Training Course in Can Tho University. European Academic Research, II(6),7908-7920.
McDermott, L.C., Rosenquist, M.L. & Van Zee, E.H. (1987). Student Difficulties in Connecting Graphs and Physics: Examples from Kinematics. American Journal of Physics, 55(6), 503- 513.
Mentrard, D. (2011). Physics experiments with GeoGebra. Retrieved September 20, 2011 from http://www.geogebratube.org/material/show/id/384 .
Preiner, J. (2008). Introducing Dynamic Mathematics Software to Mathematics Teachers: the Case of GeoGebra. Dissertation Thesis, University of Salzburg, Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Wiest, L.R. (2001). The Role of Computers in Mathematics Teaching and Learning. Computers in the Schools, 17(1), 41- 55.
Yin, R.K. (2003). Case Study Research: Design and Methods. Applied Social Research Methods 3rd Edition.California: Sage Publications.