dc.contributor.author	Chomskis, Candace A.	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Lincoln County, Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2004-2006	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-10-07T17:32:12Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:29:21Z
dc.date.available	2009-10-07T17:32:12Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:29:21Z
dc.date.issued	2006-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/410	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of this action research study was to examine the effect of Geometer's Sketchpad, a software program for geometry instruction, on students' achievement and attitudes toward geometry and to examine a teacher's experiences while utilizing the software program. One high school geometry class, consisting of 22 students, was involved in the study during 90-minute class sessions over a 6-day period. The classroom teacher incorporated Geometer's Sketchpad into a geometry unit on circles to help students understand theorems and postulates. Findings from mathematics tests indicated that students' achievement of knowledge and skills regarding theorems and postulates for the study of circles increased. Students' attitudes toward mathematics improved as indicated by data from the attitude survey, peer/teacher observations, and student interviews. In addition, the teacher's journal provided data to support the continued use of Geometer's Sketchpad for geometry instruction.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Geometer's Sketchpad	en_US
dc.subject	geometry instruction	en_US
dc.subject	theorems and postulates	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Teaching--Aids and devices	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	Geometer's Sketchpad: Does it Clarify Theorems and Postulates for Geometry Students?	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Hinkle, Verilette	en_US
dc.description.committee	Zahner, Jane	en_US
dc.description.committee	Leader, Lars	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US