| are wondering what graphing calculators can do in | | | | With the help of the HP 50g and the HP 40gs teaches |
| areas like developmental math’s programs then | | | | can now ask students to explore, collect and analyze |
| this is for you. There have been some astounding | | | | data for their projects. This is again aided with the help |
| results after a few researches have examined how | | | | of the USB port that the HP graphing calculator comes |
| these calculators can work as primary teaching tools | | | | along with. It not only makes sharing of data easy and |
| especially when it comes to teaching students on | | | | simple, but data, graphs etc can be downloaded on to |
| subjects like algebra etc. these studies also proves | | | | their personal computers for further use and |
| how these calculators have effected the learning | | | | manipulation if required. In most cases, these graphs, |
| abilities of these students and their general take and | | | | charts and data are downloaded on to personal |
| attitude in mathematics. It has also been used to prove | | | | computers so as to complete a study thesis or paper. |
| how well they aid in retention for subsequent courses | | | | Another interesting fact is that these calculators help |
| in colleges. | | | | students attitude towards math, which otherwise could |
| Some of these researches basically showed how a | | | | have been really bad. This is largely contributed |
| graphing calculator mattered in fostering an | | | | because of its ability to allow the students to |
| understanding of developmental math. They pointed | | | | understand how a certain answer is arrived at, rather |
| out two main features that these calculators could | | | | than just displaying the answers. Because of this |
| achieve, Firstly students can be taught different ways | | | | teachers are not pressed if students do not |
| of how they can perceive particular mathematical | | | | understand certain mathematical derivations, the |
| problems and how they need to resolve them. This is | | | | calculator takes care of it. With its high storage |
| because of the HP 50g and the HP 40gs CAS | | | | memory these functions and even formulas can be |
| programming that is integrated in the calculators. This | | | | stored for future use. |
| system does not in any way spoon feed students | | | | HP 50g and the HP 40gs graphing calculator therefore |
| with results, without knowing how they arrived at it. | | | | is recommended by most teachers who feel that it is |
| What this system does is, it shows how the results | | | | a wise investment. Since it not only gives the right |
| were arrived at, giving the student a complete | | | | answers but also acts as their teaching guides. With |
| knowledge of how to achieve the right answers. This | | | | the HP graphing calculator students can now make a |
| not only builds confidence among students, but | | | | choice between RPN, Algebraic entry, textbook and |
| teachers also aid from it since its now possible to help | | | | customize data with it different font sizes and styles. |
| students understand how to solve problems with the | | | | The new SD card slot can also be formatted and |
| aid of tables, graphs, algebraic expressions and even | | | | upgraded. |
| geometric figures. | | | | |