Date of Award
Fall 2007
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Mathematics
Abstract
This study investigated whether dynamic software improves learning and reviews different types of dynamic software. The study then narrows its focus to one type of dynamic software, Geometer’s Sketchpad and studies how Geometer’s Sketchpad, in itself, improves student learning. The researcher identified what dynamic software is, the importance of dynamic software and different types of dynamic software. The researcher also identifies how dynamic software is utilized in schools and researches how to improve the use of dynamic software in schools. Dynamic software, and Geometer’s Sketchpad, In particular, was found to improve learning across grade levels and with different levels of learners, while still allowing the user to probe deeper into questions and further critical thinking, since the users are allowed to learn at their own pace, so that all students can continue learning about a subject and test different hypotheses that they want to investigate.
Recommended Citation
Awe, William George, "How Geometer’s Sketchpad Improves Student Learning" (2007). Mathematics Graduate Theses. 1.
https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/thesis-math/1
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