Date of Award
1-1-2013
Document Type
Masters Plan B
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Science & Mathematics Teaching Center
Advisor
Associate Professor Dr. Lynne Ipina, Chair
Second Advisor
Associate Professor Dr. Scott Chamberlin, Co-Chair
Third Advisor
Associate Professor Dr. Linda Hutchison
Fourth Advisor
Assistant Professor Dr. Ana Houseal
Abstract
The purpose of the project was to review the concept and history, research, and teaching methods associated with functions and their transformations, develop a unit on transformations of functions using the Dynamic Mathematical Software Geogebra, and make recommendations about some suitable teaching methods for this subject in high school Algebra classes. In order to realize this, relevant literature was reviewed and considered for developing the functions unit. Data from a pre- and post-assessment and a district assessment was analyzed and interpreted to inform future teaching methods. Geogebra activities were used to teach transformations of functions and then evaluated to determine their effectiveness. Conclusions and recommendations for teaching the transformations of functions are offered.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Jane Anne, "Translation of Function: A Study of Dynamic Mathematical Software and Its Effects on Students Understanding of Translation of Function" (2013). SMTC Plan B Papers. 18.
http://repository.uwyo.edu/smtc_plan_b/18
Comments
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Science in Natural Science/Mathematics in the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center at the University of Wyoming.