Assessing For Learning: Using Calculators in Assessing Mathematics Achievement

Abstract

In it “Position Statement on Calculators in the Mathematics Classroom” the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recommends that calculators be integrated into all aspect of school mathematics, including class work, homework, and evaluation (NCTM 1986). This author cited the need for a comprehensive calculator proj ect encompassing all facet as of elementary mathematics education, a project that should include the development of a calculator-integrated curriculum. an extensive training program for teachers, the development of curriculum-support materials, change in textbook, workshops for parents and community group, and a change in evaluation of mathematics achievement (Williams 1987).

The use of on-screen calculator as a digital tool in technology-enhanced items

“…Another perspective of research indicates that calculators can ease the learning process as they still would require the students to improve their mental computation strategies anyway. Similarly, when the student is solving a problem and faces a complex calculation in the middle of a problem, the student's work flow does not need to be interrupted due to hand calculation (Sparrow et al, 1994;Vasquez & McCabe, 2002;Williams, 1987). Parallel to the idea of using calculators during the teaching and the learning of mathematics, researchers debated the use of calculators during assessments as well.…”