Diffusion of Innovation Storyboard Project Graphing Calculator and Mathematics Education in High Schools Oko A. Igbokwe Your teacher’s name :Walden University

Statement of the Problem Technology needed to enhance student learning of mathematics. Instrument to provide visual representation in solving problems Instrument to serve as an extension of teachers’ teaching style The need for programmable and mobile (portable) instrument to replace log books and slide rules

Project Overview The introduction of the graphing calculator in schools has revolutionalized the way teachers teacher and students learn, The innovation brought about by the use of graphing calculators is making it possible for students and teachers to do many things faster, more accurately than when things were done by paper and pencil and slide rule/log book.

Research Many organizations both public and private have conducted basic and applied research on the impact of graphing calculators. Primarily, much has been published by: : Universities and Colleges of Education Mathematics Organizations like NCTM School Districts and mathematics Teachers Developers and Manufactorers notably Texas Instruments Casio Company

Development  Transferring Theory into Practice  Test Runs  Collaborations with School Districts and Mathematics Experts  Professional development

Communication Meeting and Training of District Personnel Training of Teachers and students in Calculator Use Distribution of manuals and brochures Advertisement Continued Consultations.

Diffusion and Adoption

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