Electronic Proceedings
of the 12th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics
Abstract for 12826
Beyond graphing: Exploring
matrices, sequences and series with a
graphics
calculator
Authors: Barry Kissane
Affiliations: Murdoch University
Keywords: Novice, Undergraduate
Level, K-12 Level, matrices,
sequences,
series
Inexperienced users of graphics
calculators frequently expect that
their main
advantage involves drawing and using graphs of functions.
In contrast, this is a hands-on
workshop to explore some of the ways
in which a
graphics calculator might support teaching and learning
matrices,
sequences and series, but with only limited emphasis on
graphical
representations. We will use the Casio fx-9860G graphics
calculator
to consider the ways in which sequences and matrices are
represented
on the calculator and can be manipulated to support
mathematical
thinking. No previous experience with this calculator
will be assumed.