Mike Thomas -Published Research Papers


Thomas M.O.J., The Effect of BASIC Computer Programming on Children's Understanding of the Use of Letters as Variables in Algebra, MSc Thesis, University of Warwick, 1985.

Thomas M.O.J. & Tall D. O., The Value of the Computer in Learning Algebra Concepts, Proceedings of the 10th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, London, 313-318, 1986.

Tall D. O. & Thomas M.O.J., Playing Algebra with the Computer, in Microelectronics Programme Reader Number 8: Exploring Mathematics with Micro-Computers, 59-74, 1986.

Thomas M.O.J., Algebra with the Aid of a Computer, Maths in Schools, 16/1, January, 36-38, 1987.

Tall D. O. & Thomas M.O.J., Promoting Versatile Learning of Higher Order Concepts in Algebra Using the Computer, Proceedings of the British Society for Research into the Learning of Mathematics, June 1988.

Thomas M.O.J. & Tall D.O., Longer-Term Conceptual Benefits From Using a Computer in Algebra Teaching, Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vesprem, Hungary, 601-608, 1988.

Thomas M.O.J., A Conceptual Approach to the Early Learning of Algebra Using a Computer, PhD Thesis, University of Warwick, 1988.

Tall D. O. & Thomas M.O.J., Versatile Learning and the Computer, Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics Special Issue on Visualisation and Mathematics Education, 11(2), 117-126, 1989.

Thomas M.O.J. & Tall D.O., Verbal Evidence for Versatile Understanding of Variables in a Computer Environment, Proceedings of the 13th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paris, 213-220, 1989.

Tall D. O. & Thomas M.O.J., Encouraging Versatile Thinking in Algebra Using The Computer, Educational Studies in Mathematics, 22, 125-147, 1991. Alibert D. & Thomas M.O.J., Research on Advanced Mathematical Proof, in D.O.Tall (Ed.), Advanced Mathematical Thinking, Kluwer, Dordrecht, 215-230, 1991.

Thomas M.O.J. , A Process-Oriented Preference in the Writing of Algebraic Equations, Proceedings of the 17th Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Lismore, Australia, 1994, 599-606.

Crowley L., Thomas M.O.J. & Tall D.O., Algebra, Symbols and Translation of Meaning, Proceedings of the 18th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Lisbon, Portugal, 1994, II, 240-247.

Bullock, J., Thomas, M., & Tyrrell, J., Technology in the Mathematics Classroom: The TIME Project, Proceedings of the 10th New South Wales Computer Education Group Conference, Sydney, 1994, 69-76.

Ellis, J., Pfannkuch, M., Barton, B., & Thomas M.O.J. (1994). Mathematics Curriculum Change Longitudinal Investigation: Report of Work in Progress, Proceedings of the Conference of the New Zealand Association for Research in Education.

Thomas, M., Tyrrell, J. & Bullock, J. (1995). Using a Computer in the Mathematics Classroom: The Effect of Teacher Attitude, Proceedings of the British Congress of Mathematical Education, Manchester, UK, 303-310.

Bullock, J., Thomas, M.O.J. & Tyrrell, J. (1995). Moving the Gatekeeper: Changes in the Mathematics Classroom when Computer Access is not the Issue, Proceedings of the First Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics, Singapore, 95-102.

Funnell, L., Marsh, T. & Thomas, M.O.J. (1995). Strategies for Integrating Computers into Mathematics Lessons - Emphasising Spreadsheets, SAME papers, Waikato University, New Zealand, 223-238.

Thomas, M.O.J. (1995). Two Major Difficulties For Secondary Algebra Students Constructing Mathematical Thinking, SAME papers, Waikato University, New Zealand, 239-259.

Thomas, M.O.J., Tyrrell, J. & Bullock, J. (1996). Using Computers in the Mathematics Classroom: The Role of the Teacher, Mathematics Education Research Journal, April, 8(1), 38-57.

Thomas, M.O.J. (1996). Computers in the Mathematics Classroom: A survey, Proceedings of the 19th Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 556-563.

Thomas, M.O.J. & Kota, S. (1996). Problem Solving in Algebra: The Role of Arithmetic Thinking and Affective factors, Proceedings of the 19th Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 564-571.

Thomas, M.O.J. & Hong, Y. Y. (1996). The Riemann Integral in Calculus: Students' Processes and Concepts, Proceedings of the 19th Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 572-579.

Jones, B & Thomas, M.O.J. (1996). Computers in Primary School Mathematics: Strategies for Overcoming Barriers, Conference of the New Zealand Association for Research in Education, Nelson, New Zealand, Dec.

Hong, Y. Y. & Thomas, M.O.J. (1997). Student Misconceptions in Integration: Procedures and Concepts, Proceedings of the International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Hanoi, Vietnam, in print.

Hong, Y. Y. & Thomas, M.O.J. (1997). Using the Computer to Improve Conceptual Thinking in Integration, Proceedings of the 21st Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Lahti, Finland, 3, 81-88.

Graham, A. T. & Thomas, M.O.J. (1997). Tapping into Algebraic Variables Through the Graphic Calculator, Proceedings of the 21st Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Lahti, Finland, 3, 9-16.

Kota, S. & Thomas, M.O.J. (1997). Gender Differences in Algebraic Problem Solving: The Role of Affective Factors, Proceedings of the 21st Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Lahti, Finland, 3, 152-159.

Davis, G., Tall, D. O. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1997). What is the Object of the Encapsulation of a Process? Proceedings of the 20th Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 132-139.

Thomas, M.O.J. (Ed.) (1997). Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Bridging Network Mathematics Conference, Auckland, NZ, 1-233.

Thomas, M. O. J. (1997). Review of A. Engel, Exploring Mathematics with your Computer, The New Zealand Mathematics magazine, 34(3), 61-62.

Kota, S. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1998). Students' Arithmetic Preferences: Effect on Problem Solving Ability, Hiroshima Journal of Mathematics Education, Hiroshima, Japan: Hiroshima University, 6, 33-48.

Kota, S. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1998). The Promotion of Algebraic Problem Solving Performance By Affective Factors, Proceedings of the 22nd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Stellenbosch, South Africa, short communication, 4, 269.

Hong, Y. Y. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1998). Versatile Understanding in Integration, Proceedings of the International Congress of Mathematics Instruction - South East Asian Conference on Mathematics Education, Seoul, Korea, 255­265.

Kota, S. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1998). Affective Factors and the Improvement of Algebraic Problem Solving, Proceedings of the 21st Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Brisbane, 303-310.

Thomas, M. O. J. & Hall, D. (1998). A Computer Environment to Encourage Versatile Understanding of Algebraic Equations, Proceedings of the 21st Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Brisbane, 605-612.

Thomas, M. O. J. (1998). Versatile Understanding of Linear Equations, Paper presented at the New Zealand Mathematics Colloquium, Wellington: Victoria University, 6.

Thomas, M. O. J. (1998). The Skilled Calculator, NZAMT newsletter, 3(2), 24­35.

Graham, A. T. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1998). A Graphic Calculator Approach to Algebra, Mathematics Teaching,167, 34-37.

Tall, D. O., Thomas, M. O. J., Davis, G., Gray, E. & Simpson, A. (1999). What is the Object of the Encapsulation of a Process? Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 18(1), in print.

Graham, A. T. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1999). A Graphic Calculator Approach to Algebra, New Zealand Mathematics Magazine, 1-7.

Thomas, M. O. J. (1999). Skilled Calculator Use, New Zealand Mathematics Magazine, 8-15.

Kiernan, C, Oates, G. & Thomas, M.O.J. (1999). Graphic Calculators and Mathematics Assessment, SAMEpapers, in print.

Chinnappan, M. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1999). Structured knowledge and conceptual modelling of functions by an experienced teacher, Proceedings of the 22nd Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Adelaide, 159-166.

Hong, Y. Y. & Thomas, M. O. J. (1999). Super-Calculators and Mathematics Examinations, The 7th International Conference on Computers in Education, Chiba, Japan, in print.

 

Technical Reports Published

Thomas M.O.J. & Tall D.O., Dynamic Algebra, in a Mathematics Association Special Report on Using the Computer in the Mathematics Classroom, 1988, C1-C26.

Barton B., Bullock J., Ellis J., Regan M., Thomas M.O.J. & Tyrrell J., Technology in Mathematics Education (TIME), Report for the Ministry of Education on Research into the Use of Technology in the Mathematics Classroom, The University of Auckland, New Zealand, 1994, 1-256.

Thomas, M.O.J. (Ed.) (1996). Readings - 1996 from the Mathematics Education Unit, Auckland: Mathematics Education Unit, 1- 146.


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