Answer to Question #129989 in Algebra for Sphesihle Zuma

Question

2.1. Technology versus traditional tools for teaching. Which method is better?
Discuss this statement either in support of technology or traditional tools.
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2.2. Do a research on the software that is available in the market today. Choose one that you can use in your
Grade 5 class to teach mathematics. Discuss your choice with the following in mind:
 The name of the software.
 How it works?
 The benefits.
 The shortcomings (if any).

Answer 1

2.1 Technology is better because;

technology allows us to give students access to data from a single location.

Do you remember when a research project meant a visit to the library so that you could pull 4-5 books to read, have access to an encyclopedia, and even microfilm to view so that you had enough resources to finish your assignment? Technology allows a student to access every item they need for a project from a central resource. Instead of spending all of that time searching for something specific or waiting for your library to order it, you can run a few queries on Google and find what you need.

2.2 computer algebra system (CAS) is a software used in grade 5 which provides special kind of mathematical applications to the users means of doing symbolic, algebraic and graphical manipulations with computers. This means that instead of only counting with numbers, computer algebra systems can also manipulate symbols and, when possible, carry out complex calculations exactly.This (CAS) can help to increase the value of the knowledge and degree of interest of the student where they are able to evaluate and solve any mathematical problem but most of the CAS are too costly and hence not affordable to the learners and teachers.