The Role of Graphing Calculators as a Mediating Tool in Mathematical Communication

Abstract

The communication in the classroom plays an important role in academic results and, consequently, in the quality of education. One of the aspects that particularly affect mathematical communication is the use of mediating elements such as the NTIC (New Technologies of Information and Communication). The advantage of using these new technologies is that they make it possible to present certain mathematical concepts in different representation systems and contexts, thus allowing students to better understand them, as they can revalidate their conceptual schema when facing new situations