Some Calculus Affordances of a Graphics Calculator *
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Calculus at the secondary school level has traditionally represented the peak of school mathematics in Australia, and has been available only to the most capable students. Until recently, many calculus curricula have focused on developing standard techniques, such as those concerned with differentiation and integration, with an emphasis on symbolic procedures for carrying these out in a range of situations. These characteristics have sometimes been inadvertently reinforced by external assessment agencies.
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